William E. Emerick

A trial lawyer with over 30 years of experience, Bill is a skilled and passionate advocate for individuals harmed due to another’s negligence. Having defended Purdue University in a variety of different kinds of litigation as well as insurance companys, Bill’s background has helped him to secure numerous multi-million dollar awards on behalf of individual clients in courts.

While many personal injury attorneys take on a high volume of cases, employ a “one size fits all” approach, and rarely communicate directly with clients, Bill’s approach is different. Focused on personal attention, compassionate service, and smart advocacy, Bill selects cases carefully and develops strategies tailored to each client’s specific circumstances. When trial is warranted, Bill is a trusted resource, having handled more than 70 jury trials in state and federal court.

A diverse group of clients have come to rely on Bill’s strong capabilities – and Stuart & Branigin’s resources and reputation – in a variety of difficult circumstances, including traumatic brain injury and wrongful death. He has particular experience in the following areas:

Roadway accidents – auto, trucking, motorcycle, and bicycle crashes
Premises liability – slip and falls, trip and falls, negligent security
Products liability – medical devices, prescription drugs, machinery, and home appliances
Workplace accidents – industrial, agricultural and construction injuries; exposure cases
Electrical injury and explosion accidents – in-home, industrial and other circumstances
Insurance disputes – fire losses, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims

Bill is an elected member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a recipient of the Indiana Bar Foundation’s President’s Award, and former president of the Tippecanoe County Bar Association. A longtime resident of Lafayette, he has served on the board of directors of numerous nonprofits in the region, and also served as adjunct professor of law at Purdue University.

Areas of

Experience

Education & Achievements

Education

University of San Fernando Valley, J.D.
University of Illinois, A.B.

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Illinois
California
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit

Professional Appointments

President, Tippecanoe County Bar Association (2015-2016)
Adjunct instructor, Purdue University (1992-1995)
Chief deputy prosecuting attorney, Tippecanoe County (1980-1981)
Deputy prosecuting attorney, Tippecanoe County (1978-1980)

Memberships

American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
American Board of Trial Advocates
Illinois State Bar Association
Indiana Bar Foundation
Indiana State Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
National Association of College and University Attorneys
Roscoe Pound Civil Justice Institute
Tippecanoe County Bar Association

Publications

Speaker, “Demonstrative Evidence at Trial,” American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, 2015.

Recognitions

Elected member, American Board of Trial Advocates
Recipient, Indiana Bar Foundation’s President’s Award (2000)
Master fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
Rated as AV “Preeminent” in Martindale-Hubbell, a leading peer review survey

Community Leadership

Bill has served on the board of directors of the following organizations:

Home with Hope
Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club of Tippecanoe County
United Way Campaign Budget
West Lafayette Little League
West Lafayette Pony League

He has also been involved with mock trial programs at Purdue University and Indiana High School.

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