William C. Buhay

Overview Whether hes protecting and pursuing the rights of his business and real estate clients in commercial disputes, defending them in catastrophic personal injury cases, or helping them navigate complex commercial transactions, Bill Buhay uses his accounting background to strive for the most cost-efficient resolution to the matter at hand. In his 28 plus year legal career, Bill has tried cases in almost every major area of civil law in courts across the country. He has tried cases involving such disparate areas of law as products liability, premises liability, breach of contract, real estate and business torts, FTC enforcement actions, and trademark infringement claims. He serves as the National Counsel for Deficiency Claims as well as the National Oversight Counsel for premises liability claims for the nations largest special servicer of commercial mortgage-backed securitized loans. In addition to handling all myriads of real estate matters, Bill remains active in litigation, where his practice ranges from defending products, environmental, and commercial liability suits to handling complex antitrust and intellectual property matters. Bill regularly advises his business clients on all manners of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business dissolutions, manufacturing and supply agreements, and intellectual property licenses. Education & Admissions Education University of Georgia School of Law, J. D., cum laude, 1996 Auburn University, B. S., 1990 Admissions Georgia Georgia Court of Appeals Georgia Supreme Court U. S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U. S. Court of Federal Claims U. S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia U. S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia Representative Experience As lead trial counsel, obtained a defense judgment in the U. S. District Court of the Northern District of Georgia in a four-week FTC action trial alleging violations of the FTC Act, ROSCA, and the Telemarketing Act. National real estate and commercial litigation and premises liability oversight counsel for the nations largest commercial mortgage-backed securities special service. Obtained a complete defense award for a medical products manufacturer following a five-day trademark infringement arbitration wherein the Claimant sought $36 million in damages. Obtained a $1.73 million attorneys fee award following the recovery of a defense judgment for a multinational technology company. Directly handled or oversaw the prosecution or defense of dozens of alter ego, piercing the corporate veil, and fraudulent conveyance lawsuits. Successfully defended a resort owner from multiple separate Legionnaires disease outbreaks arising from alleged defects in the resorts plumbing system. Drafted and negotiated asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and merger agreements and litigated disputes arising out of such transactions. Defended chemical manufacturer against charges its product caused an explosion causing several deaths and dozens of injuries. Successfully defended and resolved dozens of trucking accident and premises liability cases. Defended national tire and auto repair retailer from multiple negligent maintenance wrongful death claims. Drafted and negotiated construction contracts for multi-use development (condos, townhomes, hotels, restaurants) throughout the country. Successfully defended major chemical manufacturers in CERCLA and HSRA environmental claims. Successfully resolved copyright and trademark infringement claims for dozens of manufacturing clients. Recent Wins Arbitration Found for Defense$34 MIntellectual Property New Jersey WWHGDs client was sued for trademark infringement based on inadvertent, minimal use of the claimants trademark post licensing agreement expiration. Despite settlement efforts, the claimant insisted on an arbitration which issued a unanimous denial all of the their claims, in favor of our client. Summary Judgment$5MProduct Liability Georgia The Federal District Court in the Northern District of Georgia granted both motions and found that our client successfully demonstrated that there was insufficient evidence that any chemical in the aerosol paint was carcinogenic or otherwise caused the plaintiffs leukemia. Bill Buhay of WWHGD represented the successful aerosol paint manufacturer. Practices & Industries Bankruptcy Commercial Litigation Environmental and Toxic Tort Real Estate Construction Corporate Transactions Intellectual Property Premises Liability Awards & Recognition The Best Lawyers in America , Commercial Litigation, 2025-2026 The Best Lawyers in America , Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, 2026 American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell , Top Rated Lawyer, Mass Torts, 2013 Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated since 2005 Super Lawyers , Georgia Super Lawyers List, Civil Litigation: Defense, 2023-2025 News & Publications 04.15.2025 WWHGD Legal AlertCorporate Transparency Act Suspended Indefinitely: Key Updates for Clients. 11.25.2024 WWHGD Legal AlertReminder: Corporate Transparency Act Filing Deadline and Requirements. 10.12.2021 WWHGD Legal AlertGeorgia Supreme Court Upholds Consent Jurisdiction Over Foreign Corporations. 08.01.2020 Hotel ManagementLost and Found: Appropriate Policies Help Limit Hotels Liability. 02.09.2018 Atlanta Business ChronicleGeorgia Looking To Create Business Court. Events & Speaking Engagements 06.2010A Lawyers Look at the Alabama Department of Transportations Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. 04.2005Building The Case: Real Life CSI; Litigating the Wrongful Death Claim in Georgia. 07.2000Designing Effective Credit Application, Purchase Orders, and Invoices: The Three Things You Should Always Do. Professional & Community Activities American Bar Association, Member Atlanta Bar Association, Member Cobb County Bar Association, Member Defense Research Institute, Intellectual Property Steering Committee Vice Chair and Member Youth Football and Baseball Coach