William Noland represents government and business clients in a wide range of legal matters, including governmental liability litigation, election law, 42 USC § 1983 litigation, property tax appeals, business disputes, business torts, breach of contract, and insurance and injury litigation. William is also an accomplished criminal defense lawyer with 25 years of experience representing clients charged with felony offenses in state and federal courts.
William is an experienced litigator, having tried dozens of cases to verdict, handled numerous appeals, and argued countless complex motions in civil and criminal cases throughout Georgia.
In recognition for his outstanding professionalism and service, William has earned an AV-Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell along with other top rankings and endorsements from his peers. The Macon Bar Association bestowed him with the 2016 William Augustus Bootle Professionalism Award. Additionally, William has been selected to Georgia Super Lawyers every year since 2021 and was previously selected as a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2013 and 2014.
A 1997 graduate of Auburn University, William obtained his Juris Doctor from Mercer Law School in 2000. He is admitted to practice before all Georgia courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, Georgia Court of Appeals, and Georgia Supreme Court.
A leader in his legal community, William is the past president of the Macon Bar Association, Macon Bar Young Lawyers Division, and the William Augustus Bootle American Inn of Court. William also serves on the State Disciplinary Board for the State Bar of Georgia.
When William is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. William also loves to fish or play golf when he gets the chance and is an avid fan of his beloved Auburn Tigers, although he is an even bigger fan of his two favorite Mount de Sales Cavalier athletes.