William C. Lanham, Personal Injury Attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
Over 60 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatJohnson & Ward
Atlanta, GA
Practicing personal injury in Atlanta since 1966.
- 60+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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William C. Lanham is a member based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. William has over 60 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Johnson & Ward. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Atlanta, GA
- Experience
- over 60 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Atlanta, GA.
- Over 60 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About William C. Lanham: William C. Lanham is a member based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. William has over 60 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Johnson & Ward. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters William takes on
William concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case William handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Atlanta, Georgia
William takes personal injury matters in Atlanta, Georgia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet William C. Lanham — personal injury lawyer in Atlanta
William C. Lanham is a member based in Atlanta, GA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. William has over 60 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Johnson & Ward. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
WILLIAM C. LANHAM, is a trial attorney specializing in professional negligence, wrongful death, aviation, railroad, product liability and related plaintiffs’ tort litigation. He was born in Tampa, Florida, and received B.A. and J.D. Degrees from the University of Alabama. He thereafter served with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S. Army, where he tried approximately 120 general courts-martial, including the defense of two servicemen charged with atrocities allegedly committed during the infamous “My Lai Massacre.”
Member: Mr. Lanham holds membership in the State Bars of Alabama and Georgia, has served as Executive Vice President of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, and is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a Fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia, has been selected as a Master in the Bleckley Inns of Court, and is admitted to practice before all Georgia state courts, the Fifth and Eleventh U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal and the United States Supreme Court. He has written and lectured on tort related civil litigation for the Atlanta Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Georgia Institutes of Continuing Legal Education and Continuing Judicial Education, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. He has also lectured at the Melvin M. Belli Seminars and for the Bar Counsel of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and has conducted litigation seminars at the Georgia State University College of Law. He presently serves as a member of the Northern District of Georgia Bar Council, which provides advice to the Federal Courts on Local Rules and operational issues of importance to the Court and Bar. He co-authored the topic, “Sample Settlement Brochures,” at 31 AmJur Trials 527. Mr. Lanham is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers and a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been honored by inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc., New York), since 1987, as well as his recent selection for inclusion in “Georgia Super Lawyers 2005” (www.SuperLawyers.com).
Working with William on a personal injury matter
WILLIAM C. LANHAM, is a trial attorney specializing in professional negligence, wrongful death, aviation, railroad, product liability and related plaintiffs’ tort litigation. He was born in Tampa, Florida, and received B.A. and J.D. Degrees from the University of Alabama. He thereafter served with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S. Army, where he tried approximately 120 general…
Clients William works with
William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Atlanta and the surrounding Georgia area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Alabama
J.D. · 1966
University of Alabama
A.B. · 1964
Jurisdictions
William's state bar admissions
Georgia
1970 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Milita
1967 · ACTIVE
Alabama
1966 · ACTIVE
William studied at J.D. in University of Alabama and A.B. in University of Alabama.
Law school and academic background
William completed J.D. in University of Alabama and A.B. in University of Alabama. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice William runs in Georgia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
William has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
William's professional memberships and bar associations
American College of Trial Lawyers (Georgia Chairman, 2004-2005)
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International Society of Barristers
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International Academy of Trial Lawyers
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Lawyers Foundation of Georgia
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Locations
William C. Lanham's office in Atlanta
William's primary office is at 1629 Monroe Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of William C. Lanham — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire William C. Lanham — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with William usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
William charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; William will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Atlanta, Georgia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for William
William discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. William confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
William's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about William C. Lanham
How much does it cost to hire William for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. William walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does William offer a free consultation?
William charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check William's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Georgia typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. William gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can William take my case if I'm outside Atlanta?
William is licensed in Georgia. Matters governed by Georgia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — William will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with William?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. William will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is William accepting new personal injury clients right now?
William's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Atlanta, Marietta and Savannah in Georgia
William handles personal injury matters throughout Georgia. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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