William H. Chamblee

William H. Chamblee has built his career as a trusted trial attorney with decades of experience in civil litigation. His work spans industries such as health care, transportation, and insurance, where he represents individuals, businesses, and corporations. He has acted as lead counsel in 16 states, trying more than 150 cases and securing over 130 dismissals and favorable jury verdicts.

William earned his BBA in Finance from Texas Tech University in 1982, where he was recognized on the Dean’s List, and later received his JD from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1985. This strong academic foundation prepared him for a legal career focused on complex trial defense, client counseling, and representation in high-stakes disputes.

William’s practice extends nationwide, particularly for transportation and retail corporations, as well as Texas-based insured businesses and professionals. Beyond courtroom advocacy, he provides corporate counsel for companies with local and national operations. His professional knowledge has also led him to present at more than 40 seminars and legal classes, covering topics such as trial strategy, personal injury litigation, and health care reform.

William’s professional excellence has been recognized through numerous honors. He has been selected to Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters from 2005 through 2024 and listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2019. He was named among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America in 2022, 2024, and 2026, and in the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America in 2025.

William H. Chamblee continues to serve clients with unwavering commitment, offering strategic defense and trial representation that protects their rights while guiding them through complex legal challenges. Additional recognition includes D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas for Tort, Product, & Medical Liability Litigation (Defense) from 2014 to 2018, America’s Most Honored Lawyers – Top 10% in 2022, a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, and designation as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation in 2024.

Law Office Affiliations

• President & Managing Partner, Chamblee, Ryan, P.C.
• Member, Texas Motor Transportation Association, Chairman’s Circle
• Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel
• Member of the Board of Directors, Texas Association of Business
• Charter Member, Texas Business Owners’ Council
• Member, Transportation Lawyers Association
• Member, Texas Motor Transport Association
• Member, American Trucking Association
• Member, American Health Lawyers Association
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas Tech University
  BBA in Finance

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