William H. Webster

William H. Webster: Attorney with Webster, Henry, Cohan, Speagle, DeShazo & Bankston, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Graduate of the University of Alabama, having attained a B.A., summa cum laude, in 1989 and a Juris Doctorate in 1992. A member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Hugo Black Scholar while at the School of Law, Mr. Webster served on the editorial board of the Alabama Law Review and the school's award-winning trial advocacy team. Afterward, Mr. Webster served as law clerk to The Honorable Eric G. Bruggink of the United States Court of Federal Claims and as staff attorney to The Honorable William E. Robertson, Presiding Judge of the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. In 1994, Mr. Webster joined the firm of Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett, P.A., where he concentrated on insurance defense, arbitration, workers' compensation, and appellate law. He continues his practice at Webster, Henry, Lyons, Bradwell, Cohan & Speagle. Mr. Webster served as Chairman of the Appellate Practice Section of the Alabama Bar Association from 2006-2008 and is a frequent speaker and premier for legal education seminars on appellate advocacy, ethics, and workers' compensation. He also has served as an adjunct instructor in the undergraduate and graduate schools of Faulkner University. Mr. Webster lives in Prattville, Alabama, with his wife, Kim, and four children, Grayson, Kailey, Britton, and Caroline. Phi Beta Kappa; Mortar Board; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; National Merit Scholar; Hugo Black Scholar. Recipient, Trial Advocacy Award. Member, Editorial Board, Alabama Law Review. Law Clerk to the Honorable Eric G. Bruggink, U.S. Court of Appeals Court of Federal Claims, 1992-1993. Staff Attorney to the Honorable William E. Robertson, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, 1993-1994.
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Areas of Practice (12)

  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Appeals
  • Insurance Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • Complex Litigation
  • Workers Compensation
  • Estate Planning
  • Employment Law
  • Education Law
  • Academic Employment
  • College and University Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Alabama, B.A., summa cum laude, 1989
Law School Attended:
University of Alabama, J.D., summa cum laude, 1992
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, Alabama; 1993, U.S. Court of Federal Claims; 1995, U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama; 1997, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1998, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Montgomery County and American Bar Associations; Alabama State Bar (Chair, Appellate Practice Section, 2006-2008); Alabama Defense Lawyers Association.
Birth Information:
Decatur, Alabama, August 19, 1968
ISLN:
909615848

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/28/20 in Civil Litigation

    I have known Mr. Webster since he began practicing law. We worked together for many years before he started his own law firm. Webster is an excellent lawyer and he possesses the ethical standards worthy of Martindale’s highest ranking.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/04/17 in Appellate Practice

    I have known Will for a long time, and have always known his skill as an appellate lawyer - and as a lawyer in general - to be excellent. He has tremendous experience, wisdom and temperament.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 08/03/15 in Appellate Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/01/15 in Insurance Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/01/15 in Appellate Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/31/15 in Wills and Probate

    will webster is an excellent lawyer with top notch character

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/31/15 in Appellate Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/31/15 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Webster is an outstanding attorney in every sense. His integrity and ethics are second to none.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/31/15 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/31/15 in Civil Appeals

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334-833-9053  Phone

334-264-9599  Fax

www.websterhenry.com

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