Bill Cannon is a native of Leesburg, Georgia and has been practicing law for more than 35 years. He focuses his practice in the area of civil litigation and has extensive experience in complex litigation. Bill enjoys working closely with his clients in finding innovative solutions to the challenges they face. He has a keen interest in professionalism and has been a speaker for orientations on professionalism at law schools. Bill is an author of a variety of professional articles and has made many presentations on professionalism in the practice of law and the importance of the justice system. He is a past President of the State Bar of Georgia and a former member of the Board of Governors of the North Carolina Bar Association. He currently serves on the Bench/Bar Liaison Committee and the Open Courts Initiative with the North Carolina Bar Association. Bill is an active United Methodist, having served as a District Lay Leader, and is a member of the Chancel Choir at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. He also enjoys acting in local community theater productions. Bill is Of Counsel to the Atlanta law firm of Cannon, Mihill & Winkles, LLC.
Practice areas
Civil litigation includes a variety of legal disputes. Disputes over contracts, business disagreements, accidents and personal injury claims, problems with insurance companies and real estate questions are just some of the matters that can wind up being the subject of law suits. Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, it is important to have the right person protecting your rights in any civil litigation.
43 years, 330 cases
Prompt investigation is the first step in protecting our clients’ interests when they have been injured as the result of someone’s negligence. We have years of experience in investigating serious personal injury claims, negotiating on our clients’ behalf with insurance companies and vigorously representing our clients at trial.
43 years, 1,500 cases
I represent businesses in a variety of situations, including business disputes and litigation, formation of LLCs, Corporations and Partnerships, purchase and sale of businesses, contracts, leases and other agreements and in connection with covenants not to compete and trade secret agreements. A significant portion of my business representation is the result of referrals from in-house counsel and other law firms in North Carolina and other states.
43 years
My real estate practice is limited to property disputes and litigation and issues involving property owners' associations.
For more than 20 years I represented both insurance companies and individuals and businesses with insurance claims before deciding to no longer represent insurance companies. I know how insurance companies evaluate and defend claims and can use this knowledge to help clients negotiate their claim and take it to trial if negotiations are not successful.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 2004 | 06/23/2022 |
GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1977 | 04/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 2 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Selected to 2015 North Carolina Super Lawyers List | SuperLawyers.com | 2015 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Judge Edward R. Finch Law Day Speech Award | American Bar Association | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Cannon Law, P.C. | 2011 - Present |
Vice-President for Development | The Foundation for Evangelism | 2002 - 2004 |
Partner | Brown, Ward & Haynes, P.C. | 2002 - 2011 |
Managing Partner | Cannon & Meyer von Bremen, LLP | 1985 - 2002 |
Partner | Black, Black & Cannon | 1981 - 1985 |
Associate | Landau & Davis, P.C. | 1977 - 1981 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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North Carolina Advocates for Justice | Member | 2005 - Present |
American Bar Association | Sections of Litigation & Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice | 2005 - Present |
North Carolina Bar Association | Member, Board of Governors | 2011 - 2014 |
North Carolina Bar Association, Professionalism Committee | Chair | 2010 - 2011 |
North Carolina Bar Association, Professionalism Committee | Member | 2005 - 2011 |
State Bar of Georgia | President | 1998 - 1999 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Georgia | JD - Juris Doctor | 1977 |
Emory University | B.A. | 1974 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Common Issues in Community Associations | Community Associations | 2014 |
Professionalism–What is it and Why is it Important? | Professionalism | 2012 |
Civil Disagreement: Exploring the Boundaries Between Zealous Representation & Professionalism | Professionalism | 2010 |
Doing Well By Doing Good | Professionalism | 2005 |
Michael Birchmore, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Oct 9, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Bill for 24 years. He is a former President of the State Bar of Georgia. Bill is highly respected by those who know him. Whatever your legal need, I would recommend Bill Cannon over all the others.
Michael Wells, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Aug 31, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I worked with Bill during my first year as an attorney. No other lawyer will be more prepared or more experienced. He is highly respected in the community.
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