About

William R. Tapella is a especially respected civil litigation lawyer in Charleston, Illinois, that specialize in medical malpractice, non-public damage, and more.

William R. Tapella, a outstanding legal professional in Charleston, Illinois, focuses his exercise on civil litigation. His regions of information consist of medical malpractice, full-size personal accidents, trucking accidents, railroad crossing injuries, wrongful demise cases, product legal responsibility, and different tort litigation topics.

Bill, in the beginning from Herrin, Illinois, completed his undergraduate studies at Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University (SIU), Carbondale. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from Southern Illinois University in 1981 and later acquired his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law. During his time at regulation college, he achieved various academic honors, inclusive of admission to the Order of Coif, popularity as a Harno Scholar, and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

Throughout his profession, Bill has obtained severa accolades, such as being recognized as an AV Preeminent® rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell®, the best rating for prison potential and moral standards. He has additionally been named a Leading Lawyer in Illinois and is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, exclusive groups comprising less than 4% of legal professionals nationwide.

Bill is actively worried inside the felony community, serving as a member and past president of the Coles-Cumberland County Bar Association. He is likewise affiliated with the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, Illinois Trial Lawyers, and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.

Outside of his legal practice, Bill is a circle of relatives guy, married with two children. He resides on a small farm near Ashmore, Illinois, with his wife and their dogs. In his unfastened time, he enjoys upland chicken hunting and is a devoted lifetime member of Pheasants Forever.

Legal Issues

Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Certificates

License
Illinois State Bar

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Illinois Jurdictions
Illinois
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Experience
  • Senior Trial Lawyer
    Spiros Law, P.C.
    2021
Education
Southern Illinois University School of Law Education School Logo
Southern Illinois University School of Law
B.A.
Graduation year: 1981">
University of Illinois College of Law Education School Logo
University of Illinois College of Law
J.D.
Graduation year: 1994">
Associations
Coles-Cumberland County Bar Association Professional Association
Coles-Cumberland County Bar Association
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American Association for Justice Professional Association
American Association for Justice
has membership
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Illinois Trial Lawyers Professional Association
Illinois Trial Lawyers
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Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
  • Conditional Fees
Location

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