William Victor Essig

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Yale University, B.A., 1992
Law School Attended:
Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Illinois; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
ISLN:
912656876

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Financial Markets and Services
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Business Disputes
  • Information Governance and eDiscovery
  • Products Liability & Mass Tort

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (11 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/15/14 in Products Liability Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/07/14 in Products Liability Defense

    Bill is an outstanding lawyer in all respects.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/07/14 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/30/14 in Drug and Medical Device Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/30/14 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/29/14 in Products Liability

    I'ver personally worked with Bill for years on various mass torts matters. He is top notch in all respects.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/23/14 in Products Liability Defense

    Outstanding lawyer with broad knowledge of MDL litigation.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/21/14 in Mass Torts

    Bill is an outstanding lawyer. We've worked with him for years in pharmaceutical litigation and he is very good.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/21/14 in Products Liability Defense

    Bill is an excellent lawyer. I have no hesitation about giving him the highest ratings. Our firm has worked with Bill for several years in pharmaceutical litigation and we are very impressed with his work.

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/26/14 in Civil Litigation

    Bill has a very sharp tactical mind and excellent analytical skills. He is a pleasure to work with. And he's the kind of guy you'd like to have a beer with.

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William Victor Essig: Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP
  • Chicago, IL
    One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4400
    Chicago, IL 60606-2841