In 2001 Parsons & Powell, L.L.C. became Parsons, Powell & Lane, L.L.C. with the addition of William R. Lane. Mr. Lane brought his extensive trial and appellate practice experience, and has been instrumental to the growth and success of the firm. In particular, he has helped the firm rapidly expand into the specialized field of medical malpractice. His current areas of concentration also include catastrophic personal injury litigation, and claims against public entities (Tort Claims Act).

Mr. Lane is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney. Before joining the firm, he worked as an associate with Johnstone, Skok, Loughlin & Lane, P.C., a Union County civil litigation firm.

Mr. Lane is actively involved in his community. He has served as a Councilman for the Borough of Mountainside since 2001, and served as Council President in 2003. He also currently serves on the borough’s Fire Committee, Administration and Expense Committee, Cable Channel 35 Committee, and Recreation Committee.

Mr. Lane has also lectured on various law-related topics, including the New Jersey Rules of Court, medical malpractice, and professional liability.

Bar Admissions and Certifications
State of New Jersey (1993)
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1993)
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney

Education
J.D., Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Macon Georgia (1993)
B.S., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (1990)

Elected Positions, Civic and Professional Associations
New Jersey State Bar Association
Union County Bar Association
Association of Trial Lawyers of America - New Jersey
Barrister, Richard J. Hughes American Inn of Court
Councilman, Borough of Mountainside (2001 – present)
Mountainside Recreation Youth Sports Coach
Mountainside Honorary P.B.A.
Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (TANJ)

-Guest lecturer at Seton Hall Law School, Medical Malpractice Class
-Board of Trustees, Westfield Area YMCA
-Named as a “Rising Star” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine (2006, 2007)
-Named as a “Super Lawyer” in New Jersey Monthly Magazine (2008)
-Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum