William Sargent McGonagle

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William Sargent McGonagle

also known as William S. McGonagle, Bill McGonagle

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 55 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bainbridge Island, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents ... +2 more

241 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About William

Biography

Helping Injured People Get The Compensation They Deserve.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

Car/Bicycle/Pedestrian collisions; Wrongful Death; Premises Liability; Product Liability; Medical Negligence

48 years

40%
Wrongful Death 20%

48 years

20%
Brain Injury 15%

48 years

15%
Car Accident 15%

48 years

15%
Defective and Dangerous Products 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 55 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1970

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sherrard McGonagle Tizzano & Lind

241 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110

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William Sargent McGonagle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

5 star (15)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal injury

I hired Bill Mcgonagle and I was very impressed with all the others that kept me informed

Posted by Ruth | November 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Competent, Caring, Effective Team

Bill McGonagle and his team did a fabulous job representing me for my injuries after my car accident. They worked diligently as we walked through the entire litigation process and succeeded in getting me a full settlement. His integrity and experience gave me confidence that I could rely on him for... honest assessments and clear helpful advice. They were professional and took the time to know my full situation. I am so grateful for Mr. McGonagle, Colleen, Wendy, and Kathryn. You couldn't find a better team!

Posted by Skip | March 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

It takes a team to handle complex litigation

In 2018, my wife and I were in a catastrophic auto collision. While in Harborview for 8 weeks the paper deluge from the insurance companies started. We needed help. We contacted Bill McGonagle and his team for help. Little did we know that we would be spending four years with Bill and his team to... resolve our complex multi-party and multiple insurance company personal injury litigation. While there are no real winners when severe injuries are involved, Bill and his team were always there for us. Each and every step of the way they offered great counsel and advice and were terrific advocates with each of the opposing parties (there were several entities involved). I would strongly recommend William McGonagle and his great team if you or a loved one are involved in an auto accident.

Posted by Trina | October 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Accident Settlement

I hired William as my lawyer to help settle a auto accident where I had suffered some serious medical issues. This had happened prior to the Covid shutdowns. The office was informative on keeping me updated on progress, what steps where next and what they could expect from me. I felt like my concerns... in the whole process were heard and handled in a way that was outstanding. This was a super emotional recovery for me and I couldn't have asked for a better firm to help navigate the legality of things I never thought I would ever have to deal with. Outstanding business practice. Would recommend this office of lawyers to anyone looking.

Posted by Kathryn | September 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Successful outcome - personal injury lawsuit

On a recommendation, we hired Bill Mcgonagle to represent us in connection with a personal injury lawsuit. Even though the process took about 3.75 years from first the first meeting until the conclusion, we received assurances & updates along the way, and Mr. Mcgonagle and the staff were available ...to us whenever we needed any questions answered. It seemed easy to get time to discuss the case with Bill when we felt it was necessary, especially to get his input and assurances everything was being handled in a timely manner and that things were moving along as we anticipated. We opted to first go through the process of mediation to see if the case could be settled. Bill and another attorney in his office, Colleen Mriglot, worked tirelessly on our behalf for several hours of mediation and we were able to strike an amenable decision and the lawsuit came to a successful end result ... in our minds.

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William Sargent McGonagle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jane Morrow

Personal injury lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is a fantastic advocate for his clients and will continue to fight for the rights of his clients no matter how difficult the battle."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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J. Koch

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jane Morrow

Medical malpractice lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Best Lawyers, Seattle Business Monthly

2012

Best Lawyers, Seattle Business Monthly

2009

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Professionalism Award, Washington State Association for Justice

2006

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

1973 - Present

Managing Partner, Sherrard McGonagle Tizzano

1972 - 1973

Associate, Arthur & Handley

1970 - 1971

Deputy Prosecutor, Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office

1969 - 1975

Deputy Judge Advocate General, U.S. Army Reserve Jag Corps

Associations

2011 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Attorney Member

1974 - Present

American Association for Justice

Attorney Member

1974 - Present

Washington State Association of Justice

Member

1971 - Present

Kitsap County Bar Association

Attorney Member

1970 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2002 - 2003

Washington State Association for Justice

Past Vice President West

2001 - 2017

Lawyers Association Trust

President

1994 - 2014

Washington State Association for Justice

Board of Governors

Education

1969

University of Montana School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

WSAJ CLE

Direct Examination of the Orthopedic Surgeon

Publications

2000

Automobile Accident Litigation Deskbook "Assessing Liability"

Languages

English

Activity

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