Bill was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1950. He graduated from Pekin High School in 1968. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Tulane University in 1972. He graduated from the University of Illinois School of Law in 1976. From 1977 to 1984, he was an Assistant State's Attorney in Tazewell County, Illinois. Bill joined the firm in 1984. He concentrates his practice solely in plaintiff's personal injury claims, including vehicular accidents, medical and legal malpractice, wrongful death and premises liability.