William concentrates his practice in general liability matters. He is a client focused and results driven attorney with nearly a decade of proven experience handling all aspects of litigation defense. 

Prior to joining Downey & Lenkov, William worked as a trial attorney for a national insurance carrier where he achieved a winning record for jury trial and arbitration hearings in various insurance defense matters all over Illinois. He also worked at a prominent Chicago personal injury firm where he gained considerable experience in motion practice and mediation as a civil litigation attorney.

Outside of work, William enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering, being outdoors and riding his motorcycle.

• Education:

  • J.D., Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, IL, 2013
  • B.A., Judson University, Elgin, IL, 2010

• Professional Memberships & Associations:

  • Chicago Bar Association
  • Illinois Defense Counsel
  • NIU College of Law Alumni Counsel

• Seminars & Presentations:

  • “Biomechanical Engineering Experts in Illinois and Their Challenges,” The Hanover Insurance Group, 2019
  • “Illinois Prompt Payment Statute, What it Means for Claims Representatives,” The Hanover Insurance Group, 2017