William R. Settles

Bill Settles is a partner of Lamson Dugan and Murray.  He has 26 years of courtroom experience defending physicians, hospitals and other health care providers in medical malpractice claims. The son of a physician and a nurse, Mr. Settles’ background and interest in medicine have given him insight into the unique issues facing medical malpractice defendants. Although focused primarily on the defense of medical malpractice actions, Bill’s practice also encompasses legal malpractice defense, insurance coverage issues, and defense of class and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Mr. Settles has 30 reported appellate decisions, was a four-year Regents Scholar, National Merit Scholar, and lettered in football at Nebraska.  Outside the office, Bill enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.