William D. Ellerman - Waco, TX
Attorney at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James PLLC
Litigation Lawyers in Waco, TX
7901 Fish Pond Road Suite 200 Waco, TX 76710
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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28
Years
Experience
Waco Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Appellate
Attorney Information
Overview
William D. Ellerman's practice consists primarily of representing clients in civil litigation matters. Specifically, Mr. Ellerman handles matters involving contracts, business torts, banking, securities, telecommunications, insurance, and general commercial litigation. Mr. Ellerman has successfully tried lawsuits in federal and state courts. Additionally, Mr. Ellerman regularly handles appeals in both federal and state courts, and he is a member of the firm's Appellate Practice Group.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- "Rising Star" by Texas Monthly Magazine
Other Sources of Feedback About William D. Ellerman
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Baylor University School of Law,
Waco,
Texas, May, 1998
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: 1998 Outstanding Law Student of Baylor University
Honors: Graduated First in his Law School Class
Law Review: Baylor Law Review, Symposium Editor and Notes and Comments Editor
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Baylor University School of Law,
Waco,
Texas, May, 1998
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Non Legal Education
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Tulane University,
New Orleans,
Louisiana, 1995
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: G.P.A. 3.7, Tulane Scholar; Randall Gibson Honor Society
Major: English
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Tulane University,
New Orleans,
Louisiana, 1995
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Texas Bar Association (Member)
- Dallas Bar Association (Member)
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (Member)
- Appellate Section of the State Bar (Member)
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Contact
7901 Fish Pond Road
Suite 200
Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (214) 953-6033
Fax: (214) 661-6624
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.cjsjlaw.com/
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