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William Edward Winingham Jr.

Personal injury Attorney at Indianapolis, IN

5.0   1 review

also known as Bill Winingham

  • Licensed for 44 years
    State IN
    Acquired 1979
    Status
    Active in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About William

Learn William’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Personal injury
    50%
    Personal injury claims arise when a person is physically injured or suffers from emotional anguish or trauma due to the negligent or intentional acts of others.

    38 years

  2. Defective and dangerous products
    30%
    Products liability deals with injuries sustained by the use of dangerous or defective products. Manufacturers, distributors and resellers have a responsibility to deliver products free from defect and to make good faith efforts to assume that responsibility if their products are found to be defective.

    38 years

  3. Insurance
    10%
    Insurance Bad Faith claims usually arise out of a dispute between the insurance company and a claimant over the obligations of the insurance company to pay a claim under the terms of the policy contract.

    38 years

  4. Wrongful death
    10%
    A wrongful death is legally defined as a death caused by the misconduct or negligence of another person or legal entity, such as a commercial company. A wrongful death can be the result of a number of circumstances, such as aircraft or automobile accidents, drunk driving, defectively designed products, failure to diagnose a fatal disease, construction of an unsafe building or criminal activity.

    38 years

For over 30 years I have represented clients who have suffered serious injuries and life changing damages. I specialize in cases involving auto and truck crashes, dangerous products, Pharmaceutical products, fires and explosions and denials of insurance claims.

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Bill Winingham's Personal Injury Team
WKW Partners: Bruce Kehoe & Bill Winingham

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2859 North Meridian Street
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Posted by Meghan | October 31, 2014
Exceptional Lawyer and Staff
Mr. Winningham performed exceptionally on my case. My case was difficult and seemed to be never-ending, though Mr. Winningham never gave up. He and his exceptional staff not only worked diligently to get my family what we deserve, but they also showed my family the upmost care and concern. My children and I were treated like family in Mr. Winningham's office from day one. He and his staff worked hard to settle our case with the best outcome for my family. Mr. Winningham and his staff were a blessing after the tragic passing of my late husband.
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Wilson Kehoe Winingham LLC
  • 1985 - Present
  • Member
  • Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission
  • 2011 - 2014
  • Assistant U.S. Attorney
  • U.S. Attorneys Office for Southern District of Indiana
  • 1982 - 1985
  • Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
  • Marion County Prosecutor's Office
  • 1979 - 1982
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Education

  • Indiana University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1979
  • Indiana University
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • 1975

Legal Cases

  • Jane Doe v. Chevrolet
  • Settlement for the Plaintiff
  • Jane Doe v. Anonymous Trucking Co.
  • Settlement for the Plaintiff

Associations

  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Fellow
  • 2009 - Present
  • Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Foundation
  • Chairman of Board of Directors
  • 2009 - Present
  • Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Foundation
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2014
  • Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2013
  • Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Indianapolis Product Liability Lawyer of the Year
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2012
  • Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyers
  • Indiana Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Top 10 Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Indianapolis Product Liability Lawyer of the Year 2009
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2010
  • Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Best Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2009
  • Fellow
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Best Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2008
  • Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2008
  • Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Best Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2007
  • Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2006
  • Best Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2006
  • Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2005
  • Best Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2005
  • Indiana Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2004
  • Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2002
  • Best Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2001
  • AV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • N/A
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Speaking Engagements

  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Use of Computer Animation, Simulation and Video in Settlement, Mediation & Trial
  • 2009
  • ITLA
  • Neuropsychological Diagnosis in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
  • 2008
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Removal and Remand
  • 2008
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Presenting Powerful Trial Graphics
  • 2008
  • ITLA
  • Use of Video, Computer Animation and Models
  • 2006
  • ITLA
  • Using Mock Trials and Focus Groups
  • 2005
  • ITLA
  • Bad Faith Litigation in Indiana
  • 2004
  • ICLEF
  • Wrongful Death in Indiana
  • 2004
  • National Business Institute, Inc.
  • Indiana Bad Faith Litigation
  • 2003
  • ICLEF
  • 64 Tips for Punitive Damages
  • 2002
  • ITLA
  • Surviving Daubert Issues in Federal Court
  • 2000
  • ICLEF
  • Expert Evidence Under Rule 702 and Daubert
  • 1996
  • National Business Institute, Inc.
  • Bad Faith Litigation
  • 1995
  • National Business Institute, Inc.
  • Plaintiff's Perspective in Personal Injury Litigation Practice in Indiana
  • 1993
  • ICLEF
  • Dealing with Expert Witnesses
  • 1993
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Plaintiff's Perspective in Premises Liability Cases
  • 1992
  • Professional Education Systems, Inc.
  • Depositions: Strategies, Tactics & Mechanics
  • 1990
  • ITLA
  • Nursing Services Provided to the Plaintiff by Family Members - The Neglected Damage Element
  • 1989
  • ICLEF
  • Working with the Grieving Client
  • 1989
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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (1)
Endorse William
Personal injury Attorney | May 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Bill and I opposed each other on a major personal injury case that he brought against my client. He embodies the definition of professional and has excellent relationships throughout the Indianapolis legal community. His legal knowledge and experience in personal injury is unmatched. Bill is committed to his clients and he gets them the best results allowed for under the law. Highly recommended!"
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a great lawyer with the experience to get his clients results."
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 09
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Bill Winingham is one of the giants in the PI world in the midwest. He and his partner Bruce Kehoe are very well known to be tough, fair, formidable opponents. Their sustained success speaks for itself. He is exceedingly well-regarded among his peers. I recommend Bill without hesitation."

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Indianapolis Personal injury Lawyer William Edward Winingham Jr.
William Edward Winingham Jr.
Personal injury Attorney
Indianapolis, IN
Licensed for 44 years