Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
William Charles Ferry
About William
Biography
I am a native west-side Clevelander, having been born in Lorain and raised in Vermilion. I've lived in the East Side suburbs, the near West Side, the near East Side, and am back to where I belong - in the West Side suburb of Bay Village.
My office is in Westlake. I restrict my practice, most of the time, to clients to the west of the Cuyahoga River.
I am different from other lawyers in that I have had at least two careers before Law, and probably 30 jobs, if we include my first paper route, working at McDonalds, and everything else I've ever done. I have been a lawyer since 2008, and this is the longest I have ever held a job.
I draw on my varied experience every single day as a lawyer. I think this makes me not just different, but better.
I volunteer with Legal Aid, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and have been a board member of several non-profit organizations. When I am not lawyering, I enjoy boating, kayaking, bicycling, hiking, camping, and woodworking. I'm a supporter of both the American Civil Liberties Union AND the National Rifle Association. My politics are not easy to describe, except "do what you like, so long as you don't hurt anybody else".
I married my high-school sweetheart, Amanda, in 2008, and we have two adult sons.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 225-300 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Ohio for 17 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Ferry Legal, LLC
1991 Crocker Rd Ste 600-660, Westlake, OH, 44145
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
William Charles Ferry's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
Not Yet Reviewed
William Charles Ferry's Lawyer Endorsements
"For the past 7 years that I have known Bill, he has repeatedly demonstrated himself to be an extremely talented and capable attorney, as well as a trusted and respected professional. Over the years, Bill has consistently set himself apart from other attorneys with his honesty and integrity, his patience, and his dedication to putting his clients' interests first. He is an ideal attorney for individuals and businesses who need proactive advice and representation, without being over charged for services they don’t need."
Christopher Yugulis
Business lawyer
Daniel Thiel
General practice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2006
Excellence for the Future Award-Legislation, CALI
2005
Outstanding Student in Contracts, Frank L. Bartak Memorial
1997
H.W. Kniesner Prize, Outstanding Senior in Economics, Case Western Reserve University
1996
Gardiner Economics Scholarship, Case Western Reserve University
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney and Counselor at Law, Managing Member, Ferry Legal, LLC
2000 - 2002
Industrial Development Manager, Cleveland Industrial Retention Initiative
1997 - 1998
Financial Services Representative, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
1994 - 2000
Personal Banking Manager, US Bancorp
Associations
2016 - Present
US Coast Guard AuxiliaryFlotilla Staff Officer, Public Education
2013 - Present
FEMA Westshore CERTMember
2010 - Present
West Shore Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Lorain County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2015
Rocky River Chamber of CommerceBoard Member, Vice-Chair Policy, Vice-Chair Membership
Sample of Legal Cases
Sindelar vs State Farm Insurance Company
Judgment for Plaintiffs: $29,1073.74 plus costs.
Hasrouni v. Dionisopoulos
Judgment for Plaintiff: $4100.00
Education
2008
Cleveland State University
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Case Western Reserve University
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
1999
Urban Geography Seminar, University of Akron
Edge Cities
Publications
1999
Urban Studies 36: 2099-2110
Employment Centres in Greater Cleveland: Evidence of Evolution in a Formerly Monocentric City.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a landowner give permission for their property to be landlocked? Can that permission be withdrawn?
30 Nov 2018
Q&A
Does the Statute of Frauds apply to a personal loan for $6000 between a girlfriend and boyfriend in Michigan?
25 Jun 2013