About

Bill Forteith is a seasoned civil trial legal professional with almost forty years of revel in, recognised for his passion and success within the court. Described through colleagues as a “gymnasium rat” within the court docket, Bill Forteith nonetheless loves going into courtroom and preventing for his customers in trial after nearly 40 years of solely working towards civil trial law. Trying hundreds of jury trials, his prison enjoy has actually long gone from the cradle to the grave having represented customers involved in prenatal and neonatal care, daycare centers, nursing homes and even funeral homes. Yet trial paintings, which include car injuries and premises liability instances, excite him just as a lot as the more uncommon instances. He believes that each consumer merits the identical passionate illustration no matter the nature or length of the case. Not best has Mr. Forteith been a success in trial court, he has distinguished himself in Texas appellate courts including appearances before the Texas Supreme Court, the highest court docket in the country. In Robinson v. Reliable Insurance Company, Findlay v. Cave and City of Grapevine v. Roberts he argued his customers’ cases earlier than the very best court docket inside the nation, the Supreme Court of Texas, and criminal precedent became made. Recently Mr. Forteith become a hit in getting the Dallas Court of Appeals to completely opposite an ordeal court selection permitting his customer to gain a truthful bring about his slip and fall case. This case turned into the primary entire reversal of a premises liability case inside the Dallas Court of Appeals in decades. With the Supreme Court denying assessment, he has made law that benefits Texans. Mr. Forteith changed into admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1974 and is admitted to practice inside the Federal District Courts for the Northern District inside the State of Texas. A lifelong resident of the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, he received his Bachelor’s diploma (Government & History double major) from Austin College in Sherman, Texas in 1971. In December 1973, Mr. Forteith earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Southern Methodist University.

Legal Issues

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Abuse
Workers Compensation
DUI & DWI
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Social Security Disability
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
  • Car Accident
  • Auto Accident
  • Truck Accident
  • 18-Wheeler Accident
  • Premises Liability

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Texas Jurdictions
Texas
Since 1974

Experience
    Education
    SMU Dedman School of Law Education School Logo
    SMU Dedman School of Law
    J.D.
    Graduation year: 1973
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    Austin College
    B.A.
    Graduation year: 1971
    Associations
    State Bar of Texas
                        
                                                     # 07267500 Professional Association
    State Bar of Texas  # 07267500
    has membership
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    Costs
    • Free Consultancy Service
    • Payment With Credit Card
    • Conditional Fees
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