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William Charles Ferry

Ferry Legal, LLC β€’ Westlake, OH
Estate PlanningPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(440) 252-9459
Address
1991 Crocker Rd Ste 600-660, Westlake, OH, 44145, US

Professional

About

William Charles Ferry is an accomplished attorney and the founder of Ferry Legal, LLC, located in Westlake, Ohio. A lifelong resident of the Cleveland area, William was born in Lorain and raised in Vermilion. He has lived throughout the region, ultimately returning to the West Side suburb of Bay Village, where he is deeply rooted in the community. His practice primarily serves clients west of the Cuyahoga River, focusing on estate planning and personal injury law. Since becoming a licensed attorney in 2008, William has leveraged his diverse professional background, which includes multiple careers and numerous roles, to provide a unique perspective in his legal practice. His extensive experience enhances his ability to understand and advocate for his clients effectively. In addition to his legal work, William actively volunteers with Legal Aid and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and has served on the boards of several non-profit organizations. Outside of the office, he enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, including boating, kayaking, bicycling, hiking, camping, and woodworking. A supporter of both the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Rifle Association, William embraces a philosophy of individual freedom and responsibility. William lives in Bay Village with his wife, Amanda, whom he married in 2008, and their two adult sons. His commitment to his family and community remains at the forefront of his life and practice.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

Credentials

Education
2008 Cleveland State University JD - Juris Doctor 1997 Case Western Reserve University BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2006 Excellence for the Future Award-Legislation, CALI 2005 Outstanding Student in Contracts, Frank L. Bartak Memorial 1997 H.W. Kniesner Prize, Outstanding Senior in Economics, Case Western Reserve University 1996 Gardiner Economics Scholarship, Case Western Reserve University
Publications
1999 Urban Studies 36: 2099-2110 Employment Centres in Greater Cleveland: Evidence of Evolution in a Formerly Monocentric City.
Associations
2016 - Present US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Staff Officer, Public Education 2013 - Present FEMA Westshore CERT Member 2010 - Present West Shore Bar Association Member 2008 - Present Lorain County Bar Association Member 2010 - 2015 Rocky River Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Vice-Chair Policy, Vice-Chair Membership
Speaking
1999 Urban Geography Seminar, University of Akron Edge Cities
Updated: Mar 25, 2026