The Law Offices of William C. Reil

Lawyers
William C. Reil
Education, Litigation,
1515 Market Street Suite 1200
Philadelphia, PA 19102
About Law Firm
Bill Reil is a trial lawyer who has litigated numerous educational matters, criminal and civil cases, and administrative hearings. Bill has appeared in court in matters involving homicide, civil death cases, federal lawsuits, bullying, and litigation against educational institutions, and a variety of other cases. He continues to enjoy the challenges of representing clients in these areas and advocating for them in court. Bill’s law practice involves representing people who want to use his trial experience to win their case. Bill has served as a continuing legal education instructor for Pennsylvania lawyers. He personally handles each client’s legal matter.
Bill has practiced as a trial lawyer and has taught for over 30 years. He has represented hundreds of clients and taught more than a thousand students. He has litigated over 300 civil and criminal cases in state and federal courts in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware and Bucks counties. Mr. Reil is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He has a Master's Degree in mathematics and holds a Doctor of Law. He has taught high school, and at Villanova University, Temple University, Holy Family University and Philadelphia Community College.
His law practice has involved high school, college, graduate and trade school students, as well as teachers and other professionals seeking reinstatement, damages and injunctive relief. These actions include due process and administrative hearings, litigation under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, anti-discrimination statutes, and the Civil Rights Act, in addition to breach of contract and equitable relief. Some of these statutes allow for a successful party to receive damages, attorney fees, litigation costs, and court-ordered resolution. Bill has tried cases involving allegations of assault, including sexual assault, in criminal and civil courts, and in administrative hearings. He has served clients in the medical, legal and other professional fields, particularly with licensure and disciplinary matters.
Bill Reil's representation of students has dealt with such issues as bullying, dismissal, plagiarism, disciplinary sanctions, and grade appeals. There are several approaches to bullying cases depending on the age of the student, type of harassment, and duration. He has also represented teachers in licensure, tenure, contractual and First Amendment claims. This can involve strategic consultation with the client, negotiation with administrators, representation at hearings and appeals, a criminal defense or a civil lawsuit. His advice has been sought by those who have been treated unfairly and illegally by schools and governmental agencies. Bill believes that his extensive experience as a trial attorney, professor and former graduate student provides valuable insight into helping students, parents and professionals with their legal problems.
Reviews

I hired Bill as my attorney to address a legal issue with an employer. Bill is an outstanding attorney, who very carefully guided me through every step of the case. Bill talks to you like a friend or family member, so you always feel comfortable working with him. Equally as important, is that Bill will tell you if pursuing legal action is a good use of your time and money, so he is always looking out for your financial interest as well. I cannot say enough about his professionalism and highly recommend having Bill on your side when legal action is warranted or necessary.
I have known Attorney Bill Reil for almost 30 years now. I came into contact with him at my previous job where he used to work on cases jointly with my former boss. After I started my own law practice, Attorney Reil helped me on a number of personal injury cases and other civil matters. He is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and always willing to go the extra mile. It is always a pleasure working with him!
As an attorney, I have known and worked with Bill on a variety of cases for over 20 years. Bill is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and reliable.
STAY AWAY FROM HIM AT ALL COSTS!!!! He is a VERY BAD lawyer. You will be spending money frivously. He will not do any work at all on your case to help you, you will be doing all of the work and you will still lose the case. All of the colleges in the Tri state area know him and they do not have any respect for him. I was told by a school that he is not a recommendable lawyer for education cases and to get another lawyer. He can not even represent even an animal properly. Do yourself a BIG favor and STAY VERY FAR AWAY FROM HIM. I thought it was a joke when I was told that he was a horrible lawyer but I see now and I wish I had listened and gotten someone else.
Mr. Reil advised me about a recent policy change at my university and his advice was helpful and correct. He was very attentive to my issues and quick to elaborate on what I should do