About William
Practice areas
- Mediation: 100%
My background in litigation has prepared me well for my now full time mediation practice. In addition, I have the patience and even handed temperament necessary to assist litigants in resolving their disputes.
11 years, 512 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1975 | 07/28/2017 |
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| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| Texas Super Lawyer | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2008 |
| Associate | American Board of Trial Advocates | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Shareholder | Wilson Robertson & Cornelius | 1985 - Present |
| Senior Litigation Counsel | United States Attorneys Office | 1979 - 1985 |
| Associate | McLeod Alexander Powel & Apffel | 1975 - 1979 |
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| National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals | Member | 2016 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Association of Attorney-Mediators (East Texas chapter) | Member | 2009 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Honorable T. John Ward American Inn of Court | Member | 2006 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eastern District of Texas Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Texas Bar Foundation | Life Fellow | 1998 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Smith County Bar Association | Member | 1979 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State Bar of Texas | Member | 1975 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Lee v Rooms to Go, et al | Settled | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CSIRO v Toshiba, et al | Settled after a week of trial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Baylor University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1975 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Dallas Bar Association IP Section | Mediation Tips in Patent Cases | 2017 |
| Smith County Bar Association | A Mediator's Wish List | 2015 |
| Ethics Seminar | Reversing the decline in civility among lawyers | 2015 |
Attorney endorsements
(5)
Glenn Perry, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Bill Cornelius personally and professionally for over 30 years. In that time, I have appeared opposite him in several serious personal injury cases. Bill is a hardworking, talented, competent and resourceful attorney. He is not only an accomplished and successful litigator, but also a highly professional and ethical practitioner. I recommend him without reservation to anyone in need of a good lawyer.
Richard Vasquez, Patent infringement Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Bill on several large patent infringement cases. Bill is an excellent trial lawyer, with keen insight and judgment. His demeanor in court is relaxed and credible, and he is well received by judges. He lends an uncommon wisdom to litigation matters, and has great consensus building skills. I would not hesitate to recommend Bill to any client or firm.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $250-495/hour
Contact
909 East Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX, 75701
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