Bill Book

William Book joined Taylor, Book, Allen & Morris, L.L.P. in 1970 and became a partner in the Houston office of Taylor, Book, Matthews & Limmer, L.L.P. in 1973. During his career with the firm, he has tried over 200 cases to a jury verdict. He has litigated numerous cases in state and federal courts, including products liability cases involving chemicals, medical products, tractor-trailers, and construction equipment. Mr. Book has gained extensive experience defending personal injury and tort claims. He has tried lawsuits involving refinery and plant explosions and major accidents at facilities and drilling sites throughout Texas.

Areas of Concentration

• Product Liability
• Personal Injury Defense
• Construction Law
• Professional Liability
• Commercial Litigation
• Casualty

Professional Activities and Memberships

• State Bar of Texas
• State Bar of Illinois 
• Order of the Barons 
• Houston Bar Association
• Sustaining Life Fellow
• Texas Association of Defense Counsel
• International Association of Defense Counsel

Professional Honors

• American Board of Trial Advocates | Diplomate
• American College of Trial Lawyers | Fellow
• International Academy of Trial Lawyers | Fellow
• Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Peer Review Rated

Educational Background

• University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1970
• Stephen F. Austin State University, B.S., 1968

Admissions

Admitted to practice in Texas in 1970 before all state courts. He also is admitted to practice in all United States District Courts in Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He is also licensed to practice in Illinois.