Practice Areas
- Products Liability
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
Biography
William Q. Bird, or Bill as he known to many, is the founder of Bird Law Group. He practiced law in Atlanta for over 30 years, working in the field of civil litigation before taking emeritus status. He enjoys an outstanding reputation as an honest and uncompromising trial attorney. He was a past president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and an esteemed member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He was named one of The Best Lawyers in America, and was honored as one of Georgia’s Legal Elite. Additionally, he was voted one of Atlanta’s Super Lawyers for several consecutive years and was awarded the prestigious Tradition of Excellence Award by the State Bar of Georgia. William Q. Bird is well known throughout the legal community for his ability to handle complex cases and to fight hard to recover adequate compensation for his clients.
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- J.D. – 1972
- Wabash College
- B.A. – 1969
- Brunel University, Uxbridge
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1972
Fraternities or Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
Professional Associations
- Atlanta Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- State Bar of Georgia, Member
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, President, 1989 to 1990
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, President-Elect, 1988 to 1989
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Vice-President, 1987 to 1988
- American Association for Justice, Board of Governors, 1991 to 1996
- American Board of Trial Advocates, Member
- Lawyers Club of Atlanta, Member
- Roscoe-Pound American Trial Lawyers Foundation, Member
- Georgia Bar Foundation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Current Employment Position
- Founding Partner
Honors
- Recipient, State Bar of Georgia Tradition of Excellence Award
- Recipient, Insurance Counsel Journal Award
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America
- Atlanta’s Top 100 Super Lawyers
- Recipient, Georgia Elite Lawyers
- Fellow, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers