William H. Jones

Hard work breeds success. We pride ourselves in never being outworked in a case and always being a step ahead. Our focus in maintaining a manageable case load of important cases allows us to do that. It also allows us to engage in active partnerships with our clients to bring our cases to resolutions as swiftly as possible.

WJONES@KINGJONESLAW.COM

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

Illinois, 1989
U.S. Federal Courts, 1989
U.S. Supreme Court, 2009

Education

John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 1989
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Law Review: John Marshall Law Review, Associate Lead Articles Editor, 1988 – 1989
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1985 B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration

William H. Jones

Professional Background

Prior to joining the firm in 1991, Mr. Jones served as a clerk for the Honorable Howard C. Ryan, Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.

Published Works

Co-Author, “Crimes of the State: Obtaining Justice for the Wrongfully Imprisoned”, ABA Litigation Magazine, Fall, 2002
Note, McCleskey v. Kemp: The Supreme Court Pulls the Switch on Future Judicial Challenges to the Death Penalty, 22 John Marshall Law Review 215, 1988
Co-Author, “Fair Housing in the 1990’s: An Overview of Recent Developments and Prognosis of Their Impact”, 22 John Marshall Law Review 421, 1988

Professional Associations And Memberships

American, Illinois & Chicago Bar Associations

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Client Testimonials

Big Firm Quality

Strongly recommended. They quickly grasped my legal situation and provided me with well thought out options to consider at each decision point of my legal matter. They are smart, tough and has the experience to deal with complex legal matters. The attorneys at Canel, King and Jones, provide big firm quality, but the personal attention only available at a smaller practice. The personal relationship developed with me during my matter provided me with the confidence that they had my interests in mind.

Randy D.

Complete Victory

I hired Peter to represent my co-directors and me in a breach of fiduciary duty dispute with a co-owner. Peter and his partner Bill joined our trial team just prior to trial and helped us obtain a complete victory at trial. Peter had an uncanny ability to focus on what was important to succeed at trial. Peter was well prepared, organized and thoughtful.

Oliver Nicklin

Brilliant Caring Lawyer

After 2 life experiences with major legal malpractice, the nicest thing happened, when I contacted your firm. I got excellent advice from a brilliant caring lawyer. My faith in lawyers has been renewed, thanks to Peter King. His free advice has solved my problem, with an immediate response to my online inquiry. Hire this law firm and you will get honest, caring legal professionals that will right a wrong-not cause the wrong.

Mary Heneghan

Finest Civil Litigators

I am a Florida Attorney and have had the privilege of litigating with Peter King both as an opposing party and as co-counsel. Peter is one of the finest civil litigators I have encountered in 40 years of practicing law. His preparation is meticulous, and his courtroom presentation is articulate, persuasive, and effective. Peter always protects his client’s best interest by weighing risk, benefit, and the ever-increasing costs and expense of civil litigation. If I ever need personal legal representation Peter would be my first choice.

Bryce Ackerman

Outstanding Results

I have known Peter King and Bill Jones in this business for decades, and have been involved in cases with them. They are tenacious, exceptionally bright, practical, ethical, and have formidable trial and appellate skills. I have also referred friends and family to King & Jones for commercial and estate litigation and they have always gotten outstanding results. With this firm, you get experienced, well-respected lawyers who care about their clients and always do what is necessary to get the best outcome possible.

Chuck Hornewer