Focus:
Bill is a Partner and Vice-Chair of WH Burkley’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group, advising clients in matters involving bankruptcy, insolvency, asset sales, litigation and real estate. He regularly represents debtors, buyers and sellers of distressed assets, receivers and trustees, statutory committees and various other parties involved in distressed situations. Bill also serves as a mediator for multi-party disputes.
Bill strives to provide solutions to clients in complex and often distressed situations. With over 20 years of experience handling challenging matters, Bill looks to find practical solutions and positive outcomes – while ensuring clients utilize their full legal rights for both transactions and litigation.
In addition to his law practice, Bill serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where he has taught Secured Transactions (Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code) since 2011.
Background:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D
- University of Pittsburgh, B.S.B.A.
Admissions:
- Pennsylvania
- New York
- U.S. District Ct., W.D. of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Ct., M.D. of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Ct., E.D. of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Ct., E.D. of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
Affiliations and Memberships:
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law | Adjunct Professor, Secured Transactions
- South Fayette Township Zoning Hearing Board | Chairperson and Member
- Allegheny County Human Relations Commission | Former Chairperson and Commissioner
- University of Pittsburgh Business Alumni Association | Former Board of Directors
- The Early Learning Institute | Past President and Past Member, Board of Trustees
- Ozanam Programs | Former Fundraiser and Past Committee Member
- Turnaround Management Association – Pittsburgh Chapter | Past Vice President – PR and Publicity
- Allegheny County Bar Association – Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section Council | Past-Chair
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania – Standing Committee on the Local Rules | Member
- Mediation Panel for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania | Past Member
- Mediation Panel for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware | Past Member
Recognitions:
- Super Lawyers (PA)
- Bankruptcy | Rising Star (2010-2015)
- Bankruptcy | (2016-present)
- Best Lawyers (PA)
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law | 2025-present