William H. Lively, Jr.

William H. Lively, Jr. is the owner and president of WHL, PLLC, and a respected Texas bankruptcy attorney with over three decades of legal experience. Since being admitted to the Texas Bar in 1993, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals and businesses overcome financial hardship through strategic bankruptcy solutions and debt relief representation. His compassionate and practical approach has made him a trusted advocate for clients across East Texas.

Mr. Lively earned his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in 1989 and his J.D. from Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1992. Licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, he brings extensive legal insight to each case he handles.

Mr. Lively focuses his practice on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure prevention, and financial recovery planning. He has successfully guided thousands of clients through the bankruptcy process, helping them stop foreclosures, eliminate debt, and rebuild credit. Beyond his client work, he is a recognized legal educator, frequently speaking at prestigious seminars hosted by the State Bar of Texas, University of Texas School of Law, and the Smith County Bar Association, among others.

As a member of the Texas Bar Foundation and former council member for the State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Section, William H. Lively, Jr. continues to contribute to advancing bankruptcy law education and ethics in the profession. His unwavering commitment to excellence and client success has established him as one of East Texas’s leading authorities in bankruptcy and debt relief law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner and President, William H. Lively, Jr. WHL, PLLC
• Council Member, State Bar of Texas, Eastern District Bankruptcy Section
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Southern Methodist University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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