William Ervin Takacs

William Ervin Takacs

President & Managing Partner
Location:
Toledo, Ohio
Phone:
419-516-0303
Fax:
419-843-6665
Email:

“I grew up in a working class family and was raised to believe that all individuals, regardless of class or stature, deserve to be treated with the same high levels of dignity and respect – on a personal level and also by our government and its system of justice. I practice law because I derive a great sense of personal satisfaction in helping people who otherwise are not in a position to help themselves. Hopefully, at the end of every day I can tell myself that I have made a positive difference in someone’s life.”

Bill began practicing law in 1976 and joined GTB&S in 1978. Bill is the Managing Partner of the law firm and also practices in our Workers’ Compensation and Social Security sections. Bill’s tireless commitment to people who have been injured or wronged has earned him a reputation as a strong advocate and highly successful in protecting his clients’ rights.

Areas of Practice

  • Workers' Compensation

Litigation Percentage

  • 3% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, 1976
  • U.S. Federal Court, 1976

Education

  • University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio
    • J.D. - 1976
  • Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
    • B.G.S. (Magna Cum Laude) - 1973

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Ohio Super Lawyer

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Compass Corporation for Recovery Services (COMPASS), Vice-Chair
  • Harbor House, Member
  • Toledo Area Humane Society, past Vice Chair
  • Owens Community College Board of Trustees, Governor Ted Strickland, 2009 - Present
  • Equality Toledo (Chair, Equality at Work Committee)
  • Substance Abuse Services, Inc (SASI – past Chair)

Past Employment Positions

  • Industrial Commission of Ohio, Hearing Officer