William L. Middleton, III
Partner
WLMiddleton@EysterKey.com
P.O. Box 1607
402 Moulton Street
DECATUR, AL 35601
Telephone: 256-353-6761
Fax:256-353-6767
Services & Practice
Worker’s Compensation
Business Litigation
Insurance Law
Personal Injury Litigation
Registered Mediator

Education
The University of Alabama
School of Law, Juris Doctorate ‘84
The University of Alabama Bachelor of Science, Business Administration ‘81 Cum Laude

Billy Middleton has over 24 years of litigation experience during which he has tried over 200 cases to verdict. Recognized by his peers who awarded him for over 15 years the highest possible rating among attorneys, Mr. Middleton’s practice focuses primarily in worker’s compensation, personal injury and insurance law.

He is also a registered mediator and is the only appellate mediator in Morgan County.. Mr. Middleton has participated in trials in both State and Federal Court and engaged in Appellate practice before the Supreme Court of Alabama, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals and Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals.

He is a member of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, Alabama Bar Association, and Defense Research Institute. He is frequently asked to lecture at seminars and continuing education programs on worker’s compensation issues. He was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1984 after graduating cum laude from the University of Alabama in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1984. He is also admitted to practice before the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, and U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama.

Originally from Montgomery, Alabama Mr. Middleton is a life-long Alabama resident. He moved to Decatur in 1984 and his been active in the community and in civic organizations including Kiwanis. He is a sports enthusiast, including college athletics, golf and hunting.

Bar Admissions
Alabama, 1980,
U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Alabama

Legal Assistants
Sarena White, Legal Assistant
Sarena@eysterkey.com
256-353-6761

Jennifer Deke, Paralegal
jennifer@eysterkey.com
256-353-6761

Professional and Community Activities

  • Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
  • Alabama Bar Association
  • The Defense Research Institute
  • Alabama Defense Lawyer’s Association, Board of Directors