William C. Herbert III

William C. Herbert III

Partner

Will began his career as a prosecuting attorney in Columbus, Ohio, directing criminal investigations and representing municipalities. Will transitioned to private practice in 2013 when he moved to Maine and began focusing on civil litigation, including personal injury, criminal defense, family, and general real estate litigation. In 2015, Will joined the personal injury practice of Hardy Wolf & Downing and now devotes his entire practice to trial work in the context of personal injuries, wrongful deaths, nursing home malpractice, industrial accidents, and sexual assaults. Will is also licensed to practice in New Hampshire.

Will earned his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and holds bachelor’s degrees in English and Political Science from The Ohio State University, which he earned with honors. In law school, Will served as a managing editor on Ohio State’s Criminal Law Journal, was an executive member of the Criminal Law Society, and received Ohio State’s Award for Excellence in Criminal Law.

Since 2013, Will and his wife Jenna have lived in Androscoggin County, with their two boys Charlie and Jonah. Will is a bass player, drummer, and fitness enthusiast who enjoys litigating and trying cases about as much as all his other hobbies combined.