William W. Fife III

William W. Fife III

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 19 years

Federal regulation Lawyer at Mansfield, TX
Practice Areas: Federal Regulation, Contracts & Agreements, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

4212 Wildbriar LN, Mansfield, TX

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: In-House Counsel

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Federal Regulation 60%

Represent companies and provide counsel on federal regulations governing consumer protection with a particular emphasis on the subprime auto finance industry.

18 years

60%
Bankruptcy and Debt 5%

Represented by creditors and debtors in bankruptcy matters.

18 years | 200 cases

5%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 5%

Fee Arbitrator for state bar of AZ for approximately 9 years and legal bill audit supervisor for a large insurance carrier for approximately 3 years. Prepared billing guidelines for companies to establish acceptable billing practices by attorneys.

17 years

5%
Litigation 5%

Multiple years in practicing in Arizona state and federal courts. Primarily representing companies in creditor rights litigation and defense of consumer lawsuits.

20 years | 2,500 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 10 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2015

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 19 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 5 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2020

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William W. Fife III

4212 Wildbriar LN, Mansfield, TX, 76063

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William W. Fife III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nikole Maddock | March 15, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very helpful and nice!

I contacted William through email for a consultation on probate, he gladly set up an appointment for me the following week. He was very knowledgeable in this area and provided me with the necessary information I needed regarding my mothers estate. We came to the conclusion that I most likely will not... need to go through Probate so I did not need to hire him but It was a pleasure talking with him. I would certainly recommend. Thank very much William I appreciate what you did.

Posted by Tony and Pam | February 6, 2013

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Mr. Fife was very knowledgeable, informative and professional. He advised us of all our options, including the possibility of filing the paperwork ourselves (writ of garnishment). He also advised us of all possible scenarios if we did file. He kept us informed as the case progressed and ALWAYS ans...wered our questions immediately as they arose. We would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer in his field.

Posted by Angela | April 3, 2012

Highly recommend!

Would I recommend this attorney? ABSOLUTELY! Mr. Fife is knowledgeable, honest and truly is on your side. He has such a strong character and is someone you can put your complete trust in. I cannot imagine having gone through all that we've gone through without his support, advice and expertise.

Posted by Adam | March 13, 2012

If all attorneys were like William, attorneys wouldn't have a bad reputation.

I have been privileged to know Mr Fife for 23 years now - both professionally and personally. During that time, his character has never waivered. His character has always been one of honor and integrity, so it comes as no surprise to me that he maintains the highest professional ethics and morels. If... he encounters a new situation, he researches it thoroughly or offers a referral to an attorney that handles those situations. I have found Mr. Fife to be very knowledgeable and well versed within his practice areas. His scope of knowledge often impresses me. He's like a legal sponge: just soaking up law, statues, and how and when they can be applied. Mr. Fife seeks the best possible solution for his clients, be it simply rendering advice, going to arbitration, negotiating with the other party or going in front of a judge. He absolutely will not engage in frivolous paperwork just to rack up the billable hours and in fact works to stop those that do. In short, if all attorneys were like Mr. Fife, they wouldn't have the bad reputation that they often do. If you hire/retain Mr. Fife, you're in good hands.

Posted by Michael | February 22, 2012

Excellent Representation

William is diligent, trustworthy and inured. He has consistantly performed above expectation and goes the extra mile. I have no doubt he will continue to provide my office superlative representation in the great State of Arizona.”

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William W. Fife III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Newborn

Debt collection lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Will is a consummate professional. He was extremely prepared and essentially left me no room to maneuver. However, he did this with class, and he earned my respect in the process. I highly recommend him; and hope, for my client's sake, I don't have to go against him in the future."

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James Hartt

Litigation lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. William is not only an excellent lawyer, but his character and work ethic are unmatched. I highly recommend William as a lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Azzam Elder

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an outstanding attorney and rising star. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Leroi

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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C. Andrew Campbell

Litigation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Zelinger

Debt collection lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Pittman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer has a superior knowledge of the law and any client would benefit from having his representation."

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Parker Bornmann

Debt collection lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fife is a very knowledgeable attorney and knows bankruptcy law especially well. He works hard and gets the best result for his clients. I endorse this attorney."

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Gregory Wiley

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great asset to the AVVO community and legal profession."

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Christy Thompson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Fife is an excellent attorney. As a fellow attorney in the community, I had my own legal issues crop up that I could not solve myself. I turned to William. I had questions about debt, collections, my rights and what steps I should take next. He educated me, advised me of what I could expect in the process and what my expected outcome could be. Everything I was looking for when I hire an attorney. My first choice in debt matters."

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Carissa Seidl

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known William for years both professionally and personally. He is a wonderful attorney and a great peer. I trust his instinct and his advice. I recommend William all the time to clients."

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Ronald Burdge

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With years of experience and way over a hundred on-point accurate answers to consumer questions published on Avvo.com, a great web site and blog with lots of info, and the recommendations from others, it is easy to see that Attorney Fife knows Bankruptcy Law extrememly well and cares about making sure his clients understand it too. If you have a Bankruptcy Law question, he is your answer. If his offices are anywhere near you, I recommend him to you."

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Michael Agruss

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William Fife. William primarily focuses his career on helping consumers with bankrupcty. He also spends a considerable amount of time giving free advice on Avvo, which is commendable."

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Jared Bennett

Debt collection lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Edmunds

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known William for almost 7 years and know him to be a good and decent person. He treats his clients professionally, and knows his job."

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Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William W Fife III provides honest and direct legal advice to people asking questions here on Avvo and I feel confident that those people he represents can rely on his integrity and vast understanding of the laws pertaining to resolve debt problems. I am honored to have the opportunity to endorse him as a valued colleague."

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Thomas Cesta

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Fife is my law partner. We started the firm together because I wanted to work with a smart and effective attorney, with strong ethics. I am very glad I did. Not only is William a great attorney, he is a good guy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2002

Best Paper Torts, Mississippi College School of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Legal Bill Audit Supervisor, AmTrust North America

2015 - 2016

Of Counsel, Brinkman, Portillo & Ronk, PC

2009 - 2014

Partner, Law Office of Fife & Cesta PLC

2007 - 2016

Owner - Attorney, Law Office of William Fife, PLC

2007 - 2007

Associate Attorney, The Elardo Law Firm

2006 - 2006

Associate, Wilson Goodman & Fong, PC

2006 - 2007

Associate, Struckmeyer & Wilson, LLP

Associations

2012 - 2016

Association of Credit and Collection Professionals

2008 - 2014

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2008 - 2015

American Bankruptcy Institute

Education

2017

Grand Canyon University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

2005

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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