Welcome to the website for the law office of attorney William W. Helsley, an experienced Virginia Lawyer. Our firm provides strong, effective service to people throughout Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, the Shenandoah Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia in a variety of practice areas. We understand that searching for a lawyer and hiring a lawyer to help you deal with your legal issues can be stressful and uncomfortable.
To hire the proper lawyer, you should thoroughly understand your legal options, ask questions, and discuss alternatives and we will help to provide all the information you need so you can make the best decision for your situation. Once you are aware of your options, we help you make informed choices. We pride ourselves on the experienced, personal attention we give each of our clients.
It is our policy to treat each and every client as they are our most important client, regardless of the size of your legal case. We believe there are no small cases, and our lawyers offer the same high quality of service to all cases and provide big firm resources with a small firm personal touch.
To hire the proper lawyer, you should thoroughly understand your legal options, ask questions, and discuss alternatives and we will help to provide all the information you need so you can make the best decision for your situation. Once you are aware of your options, we help you make informed choices. We pride ourselves on the experienced, personal attention we give each of our clients.
It is our policy to treat each and every client as they are our most important client, regardless of the size of your legal case. We believe there are no small cases, and our lawyers offer the same high quality of service to all cases and provide big firm resources with a small firm personal touch.
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Firm Overview
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With over twenty-two years of experience, the law office of William W. Helsley provides knowledgeable and personal representation to our clients in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and throughout Rockingham Country and the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia.
Our firm offers experienced lawyers who work closely with our clients and assist them in all aspects of their legal affairs.
We provide legal counsel and support to families and individuals.
The focus of our practice is on helping people.
Our firm believes in being honest and up front with you and we will give you a realistic evaluation of your legal matter.
Our firm offers experienced lawyers who work closely with our clients and assist them in all aspects of their legal affairs.
We provide legal counsel and support to families and individuals.
The focus of our practice is on helping people.
Our firm believes in being honest and up front with you and we will give you a realistic evaluation of your legal matter.
Practice Areas
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Motor Vehicle Accidents - Many personal injuries come as a result from motor vehicle accidents of all types.
Wrongful Death - Our firm has successfully represented numerous clients in wrongful death claims.
Special rules and procedures apply in making wrongful death claims and the nature and extent of the damages that can be recovered in a wrongful death claim are different than other claims.
Nursing Home Negligence - If you or your loved ones are victims of neglect or abuse in a nursing home or residential facility, we can help.
Wrongful Death - Our firm has successfully represented numerous clients in wrongful death claims.
Special rules and procedures apply in making wrongful death claims and the nature and extent of the damages that can be recovered in a wrongful death claim are different than other claims.
Nursing Home Negligence - If you or your loved ones are victims of neglect or abuse in a nursing home or residential facility, we can help.
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At the law office of attorney William Helsley, we provide experienced legal representation to people throughout the Shenandoah Valley in all types of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, nursing home negligence, and wrongful death cases.
Our firm is also here to help when you need a lawyer who is experienced in criminal defense matters such as traffic violations, DUI, drug offenses, or any felony or misdemeanor.
Contact us today for the experienced representation you deserve.
Our firm is also here to help when you need a lawyer who is experienced in criminal defense matters such as traffic violations, DUI, drug offenses, or any felony or misdemeanor.
Contact us today for the experienced representation you deserve.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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Every car accident is different.
Your injuries, losses, and damages are unique.
At the law office of William W. Helsley, we understand that, and we develop a legal strategy specifically formulated for your case.
If you were injured in a car or motor vehicle accident it's important to get as much information as possible about the other driver, as well as the police and paramedics that respond to the accident scene.
Often there is information that must be gathered as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Your injuries, losses, and damages are unique.
At the law office of William W. Helsley, we understand that, and we develop a legal strategy specifically formulated for your case.
If you were injured in a car or motor vehicle accident it's important to get as much information as possible about the other driver, as well as the police and paramedics that respond to the accident scene.
Often there is information that must be gathered as soon as possible to protect your rights.
Wrongful Death
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Has your family suffered the tragic and unnecessary death of a family member caused by someone else's negligence or recklessness?
Wrongful death is a legal term that refers to situations where someone is fatally injured because of the negligence, recklessness or intentional acts of another person or company.
Wrongful death cases include motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, products liability, nursing home negligence or abuse, and medical malpractice.
The primary aim of the wrongful death law is to provide relief through compensation to the injured parties for the damages incurred as a result of the wrongful death of a loved one.
Wrongful death is a legal term that refers to situations where someone is fatally injured because of the negligence, recklessness or intentional acts of another person or company.
Wrongful death cases include motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, products liability, nursing home negligence or abuse, and medical malpractice.
The primary aim of the wrongful death law is to provide relief through compensation to the injured parties for the damages incurred as a result of the wrongful death of a loved one.
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Anonymous Citizen
Jun 02, 2025
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My son had the blessing of being represented by Mr. Hesley in a complicated case consisting of multiple infractions and serious charges. I found Mr. Helsley to be honest, forthright, and to the point. He probed well beyond the legal aspects of the charges to understand my son's background, the root cause of his decisions and actions, and the compass that governed his motivation and judgement.
Mr. Helsley and his staff invested time and energy to understand the many facets and perspectives of all the parties in this matter. His forthright and unvarnished questions prompted my son to think deeply about his life and opened his eyes to consequences, previously unconsidered in the exuberance and blindness of youth. As a result of his diligence, Mr. Helsley developed an astonishing legal strategy and defense that proved to be a stellar success by all measures - truly a brilliant win-win for all parties.
The combination of Mr. Helsley's life-long wisdom, his decades of legal experience, and his strong relationships of mutual trust and respect with officials who serve the interests of the Commonwealth of Virginia, culminated in an outcome of this case that is far better than what my son merits or deserves. It avoids options that would have significantly restricted my son's potential and options for his future. Yet it assigns consequences for his actions and provides a path for redemption, sufficient to allow my son to learn valuable life lessons and make better life choices.
Mr. Helsley and his amazing team are truly hidden treasures and unsung heroes, nestled in Harrisonburg, Virginia. However, they do not appear to suffer fools lightly. My advice is, don't approach them if you just seek to get a charge behind you or if you just want to be one of many in the shuffle of the legal system. Do not call them unless you are willing to face hard questions and are prepared to be completely honest, forthcoming, and genuine in your relationship and earn their trust. If you choose them to represent you - and if they choose to accept you as a client - you will surely be in the sound hands and heart of a true Virginia Gentleman, surrounded by legal brilliance, sound character, and deep care - a rare combination.
Mr. Helsley and his staff invested time and energy to understand the many facets and perspectives of all the parties in this matter. His forthright and unvarnished questions prompted my son to think deeply about his life and opened his eyes to consequences, previously unconsidered in the exuberance and blindness of youth. As a result of his diligence, Mr. Helsley developed an astonishing legal strategy and defense that proved to be a stellar success by all measures - truly a brilliant win-win for all parties.
The combination of Mr. Helsley's life-long wisdom, his decades of legal experience, and his strong relationships of mutual trust and respect with officials who serve the interests of the Commonwealth of Virginia, culminated in an outcome of this case that is far better than what my son merits or deserves. It avoids options that would have significantly restricted my son's potential and options for his future. Yet it assigns consequences for his actions and provides a path for redemption, sufficient to allow my son to learn valuable life lessons and make better life choices.
Mr. Helsley and his amazing team are truly hidden treasures and unsung heroes, nestled in Harrisonburg, Virginia. However, they do not appear to suffer fools lightly. My advice is, don't approach them if you just seek to get a charge behind you or if you just want to be one of many in the shuffle of the legal system. Do not call them unless you are willing to face hard questions and are prepared to be completely honest, forthcoming, and genuine in your relationship and earn their trust. If you choose them to represent you - and if they choose to accept you as a client - you will surely be in the sound hands and heart of a true Virginia Gentleman, surrounded by legal brilliance, sound character, and deep care - a rare combination.
