Bill Meili

Bill Meili

also known as William C. Meili

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Military law Lawyer at Southlake, TX
Practice Areas: Military Law

1205 S. White Chapel Blvd., Suite 100, Southlake, TX

About Bill

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Military Law 100%

Board of Inquiry (BOI)/Show Cause Defense and Unqualified Resignations (UQR). We help save and prolong military careers through our BOI/Show Cause defense, and we help military professionals - obligated or not - exit service honorably and timely.

45 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 40 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 44 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1981

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of William C. Meili & Associates

1205 S. White Chapel Blvd., Suite 100, Southlake, TX, 76092

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Bill Meili's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

95 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 95 reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Amazing asset going through UQR

Bill is your friendly go to lawyer for any matters related to military administrative process. I went through UQR due to covid vaccine refusal and he had the knowledge of inner workings within HRC and pentagon to be able to bring visibility to the process and even gently nudge and bring to attention ...of those who are in charge of the process. He is a charasmatic advocate that will help you navigate the bureaucratic and convoluted military separation process. Thanks Bill.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing follow up from start to finish

My case was a scary process and Mr. Meili walked me through each step with great detail. All of my questions were answered, phone calls and emails were responded to promptly and all options were explained. I would highly recommend Mr. Meili. His guidance made me feel at ease having him as my lawye...r for my case.

Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Very good experience

I reached out to mr. Meili about helping me with matters relating to my military obligations and I was not disappointed with his work. Within a few hours of his service he effectively built a network of people around me to support my case. He always maintained good and clear communication between him... and myself I could usually expect an email summarizing his work at least once a day.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Disability Evaluation System (DES) Representation

Hiring Mr. Meili has proved to be one of the most important and worthwhile decisions I have ever made. Not long ago, I began what I hoped would be a career in the military, but as I dove in headfirst and began life on an active duty Army installation the reality of my experiences took a hard left. Be...fore long, I felt extremely trapped in a negative environment. I was isolated from any friends and felt targeted by toxic leadership. I began to lose hope, and felt like I was simply a tiny cog in the massive machine of the military. And so I desperately began to seek some sort of help or assistance in how to salvage my future. At first I sought escape through unhealthy and potentially dangerous means. I truly was at a dark place in my life; one I had never been to before and felt I had no way out. Unfortunately, I think these feelings are all too common in the military, especially among young service members like myself. The greatest turn of events came about when I gave Mr. Meili a call, as I finally searched for help the proper way. He represented a glimmer of hope as I had previously been consumed with desperation. Mr. Meili instantly provided hope and reassurance thanks to his vast knowledge and experience with the legal proceedings of the military. I no longer felt like merely a number and my hope for the future was reestablished thanks to Mr. Meili’s professionalism and expertise in navigating military law. Mr. Meili advocated for me when I was misled by a military behavioral health officer. He reassured me of my rights and what I am entitled to as a member of the military. Mr. Meili even contacted officers directly in my brigade on my behalf, ensuring I receive the proper care. Having Mr. Meili on board not only assured me that no high ranking officer would pull the wool over my eyes, but it was a reassurance that my best interests would always be taken care of. I went from being entirely alone to finally having a team being assembled around me, all thanks to Mr. Meili. I now am receiving the proper care and treatment given my behavioral health situation, and if I had not hired Mr. Meili I believe I may have fallen through the cracks of the Army. I was truly desperate and in one of the worst positions of my life before reaching out to Mr. Meili. Throughout the process, he constantly communicated with me and updated me on my case. He has truly cared about my well-being as a human, not just a uniformed member of the military. If you find yourself truly trapped and with nowhere to go the same way I did, you ought to give Mr. Bill Meili a call. His legal counsel, professionalism and confidence, and overall life wisdom will make a whole world of difference. It most certainly has in my case.

Posted by Mike | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

IRR Transfer

To date, Mr. Meili has done an amazing job with my IRR Transfer Request case! Our work together began shortly after I left a pretty detailed email in regards to my situation where there was joint confusion on some of my service obligations within my ROTC scholarship contract and rapport within my pre...vious leadership and how those were potentially negatively affecting my requests to be transferred into the IRR as I was previously denied. Mr. Meili responded back to my situation and inquiry very rapidly, I believe within the first hour of when I sent the email. From then, we immediately began talking over the phone and identifying how he could potentially help me in my request to get approved for a transfer into the IRR. Mr. Meili's network, and span of communication amongst high level leadership still within the military helped out tremendously. Mr. Meili was very patient, yet diligent, and relentless in pursuing the best avenues of approach and plans of attack in hopes for a favorable outcome in my request. He went as far back as reaching out to and communicating with my commissioning source and personnel from my ROTC program in college dating back to 2014 to help clear up any confusion and get everybody on board, including myself with what was actually expected of me and how the requirements and obligations could still be met, all while identifying how the Army, my unit, and my request could be favorable for all parties involved. Throughout this process, Mr. Meili has also restored good and positive rapport between my unit and I. He is a wealth of knowledge and knows the system, regulations, stipulations, and law to the letter. Mr. Meili is also very good on keeping his clients updated on the work and progress of the case as he touches base and even sends a sit-rep (situation report) just about every day so that one is always in the know. I do not believe that more than two days have gone by since when we have started that he has not touched base with me and kept me posted on progress and sharing visibility on what he is working on in regards to my case, behind the scenes. I have no complaints about whatsoever when it comes to Mr. Meili and how he has helped me in my case. Mr. Meili has already built great rapport with my unit and has already received verbal confirmation that my IRR transfer request will be approved and processed. Once the ink dries on the paperwork, it will be a mission success! Working with Mr. Meili has been a smooth process and I am so happy that I hired him.

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Bill Meili's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Karns

Military law lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am very pleased to give Bill my highest endorsement. I have known Bill for ten years and I can think of few other attorneys who are as appreciated by their clients and well-respected by their colleagues. I would trust him with the most difficult of cases because I am familiar with the great results he gets for his clients. He is a true professional, embodying the best qualities that attorneys should have, and because I hold him in the highest personal and professional regard, he gets my unqualified endorsement."

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Elizabeth McShan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill Meili is an excellent attorney who truly cares about his clients. He is an experienced, well-respected attorney and skilled negotiator. He does everything in his power to ensure the best results and truly cares about the clients and their future, not just the case at hand. When people request a referral for an attorney for criminal, juvenile, or military matters, Bill Meili is the first person on my list."

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Richard Hutto

Military law lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bill Meili is one of the most dedicated and effective attorneys I have met in my 32-year legal career. I have interacted with him frequently in the past 14 years, seeing him as a legal advisor at hearings, serving against him as opposing counsel, and working with him on military law cases. Bill thoroughly researches the issues in whatever case he is handling and determines the best course of action to pursue. He is equally adept at both negotiating a matter and zealously representing his client at trial. He is a straight shooter—his honesty and integrity are well respected among military attorneys. Bill gives his all to his clients, making them feel as though a successful resolution of their case is the most important thing in his life. I heartily recommend Bill to anyone who needs a military or criminal law attorney."

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Willis Ma

Juvenile law lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Bill and would trust him if he represented my family on any legal issues. He is competent at what he does. He has a great reputation in the legal community. He genuinely cares and wants to help the people he represents. He will fight for justice even when it means going against the odds. I wholly believe in his experience and heart as an attorney."

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George Galloway

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known and worked with William "Bill" Meili for several years and have been very impressed with his knowledge, experience and commitment to helping clients. Bill takes and in-depth and practical approach to resolving his client's case. What has impressed me most about the way Bill works is his ability to get to know the people involved and work on a relationship level with the people, which brings a different dimension to his work product. For anyone looking to find an knowledgeable and seasoned attorney that goes beyond just "working a case", and who doesn't when they are facing life changing allegations, then Mr. Meili is a great choice for representing you or someone you know."

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Michael Kotwal

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an outstanding attorney who blends a wealth of litigation experience in both criminal and military law with a personality that inspires confidence and trust in both clients and other attorneys."

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John McLauchlan

Unknown lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Bill Meili for over 20 years both as opposing counsel when he was a prosecutor and as a fellow lawyer in the defense bar. He is highly skilled and a man with a great deal of integrity and compassion."

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Lynn Kelly

Military law lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bill and I were prosecutors in the same office in the early 90's. He is brilliant, hard-working, personable, creative, and effective. I wholeheartedly recommend Bill as an excellent attorney who cares deeply about his clients."

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Elena Cardona

Military law lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Bill Meili as one of the finest attorneys I have had the pleasure of knowing. He works extremely hard for his clients and cares about them as he would a member of his own family. If someone I knew needed an attorney in the field of military law I would make sure they called Bill first."

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Carole Cross

Military law lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Bill Meili as an experienced professional who understands the military and his client's needs from a unique position of having served, advised and litigated. He is a zealous advocate with the right mix of practicality and ethics."

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Joseph Jordan

Military law lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mr. Meili when I was in the Army Reserves, while attending Law School. I knew him then as COL Meili. He is the consumate professional. He is very experienced in military law. He critically analyzes every case. He has excellant client handling skills."

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Nicholas Smith

Military law lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Cooper

Military law lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Friend

"Bill Meili has been a trusted friend of mine for 15 years. I have worked with and for him on various criminal, juvenile, and military law matters, and sought his advice many times. He is wise, intelligent, skilled, and committed to advocating effectively for his clients. He keeps his clients informed and communicates with them before, during, and after the case. He is especially good at negotiating difficult legal situations to a favorable result for his clients, but is prepared to fight tenaciously in a contested hearing or trial when necessary. He achieves excellent results."

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Michael Eaton

Military law lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Bill for many years, and he is a great lawyer. he keeps his client's interests at heart, and goes the extra mile to do what's best for the client. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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John McLauchlan

Juvenile law lawyer

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Elizabeth McShan

Family lawyer

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Stephen Karns

Military law lawyer

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Michael Eaton

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Legion of Merit, United States of America -- U.S. Army

2000

Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army

1980

Book Award - Evidence, American Jurisprudence

1967

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney - Owner, Law Offices Of William C. Meili & Associates

1987 - 1992

Assistant District Attorney, Dallas County District Attorney's Office

1987 - 2007

Colonel, Judge Advocate General Reserve, United States Army Reserve

1982 - 1987

Captain, United States Army

Associations

2014 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

National Eagle Scout Association

Member

1987 - Present

Reserve Officer's Association of the United States

Life Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1981 - Present

Dartmouth Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - 2003

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1981 - 2005

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Felony DWI with Professional License and Career Implications

Favorably resolved without a final, felony conviction.

Officer Promotion Passover -- GOMOR in Performance Section of OMPF

Reprimand Removed and Client Promoted

Juvenile Assault -- Family Violence

Case Dismissed (Non-Suited)

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Education

1981

College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Dartmouth College

AB

Speaking Engagements

2014

2014

Real Talk Texas -- Radio Show, Dallas

Saving Military Careers and Military Law

2002

2002 Criminal Law Seminar

Ethics in Criminal Law: Ten Tips for Avoiding the Most Common Grievances

Publications

2002

Criminal Law Seminar Corpus Christi Bar Association Ethics in Criminal Law: Ten Tips for Avoiding the Most Common Grievances

Languages

English

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