Bill Edwards' experiences as a successful personal injury trial lawyer have led to a personal commitment that extends far beyond the courtroom and benefits all of society. He has earned state and national recognition as a safety advocate for his tireless work with groups such as Citizens for Reliable and Safe Highways and Texans Against Sexual Assault.

Mr. Edwards was admitted to the Texas and Virginia Bar in 1958. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas. Preparatory and legal education: University of Virginia (B.A., 1953; LL.B., 1958). Fraternities: Phi Beta Kappa; Order of the Coif. Appointments/Memberships: Special Probate Judge, Kenedy County, Texas, 1963; Special Counsel, Texas Senate, Civil Justice Reform, 70th Legislative Session, 1987; State Bar of Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline, 1991-1993; Texas Supreme Court Rules Advisory Committee, 1999-2006; Texas Supreme Court, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee; Texas Supreme Court, Client Security Fund Committee; International Academy of Trial Lawyers; American Association for Justice (Board of Governors, 1971-74); American Board of Trial Advocates; American Bar Foundation (Fellow); American Bar Association; Virginia State Bar; Texas Trial Lawyers Association (Director, 1962-67; President, 1968-69; Vice President, 1967); Texas Bar Association; Corpus Christi Bar Association (Director, 1962-65); Honors: Listed in Best Lawyers in America® continuously since publication founded in 1983.

• Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law
  Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Listed in Best Lawyers in America ®