Bill Tilley
Hello I'm Bill Tilley, Business of Law Expert - Legal Funding | Law Firm Loans | Alternative Litigation Finance Pioneer
For more than a dozen years Bill Tilley has been devoted to creating and then fine-tuning the litigation finance industry. Bill Tilley joined Themis Capital in 1999, launching the legal finance industry in CA. Mr. Tilley was instrumental in growing Themis from 12mm in loans upon his arrival to more than 135mm in less than four years. After successfully winding down the Themis portfolio in 2004 Bill Tilley became the largest broker of legal financial services. In 2006 Bill began offering his financial expertise by guiding plaintiffs through the settlement process and expanded offerings to include comprehensive settlement planning and financial advisory services. Bill has personally originated more than 250 million in attorney loans and structures and has participated in the origination of greater than 400 million. In early 2007 he launched the first full service finance company that caters exclusively to plaintiffs law firms - Amicus Capital Services, LLC. Continuing his devotion to consumer law firms, Bill launched “The Business of Law Advisory Services”. Coaching and providing business guidance exclusively to a few very select law firms throughout the country. Mr. Tilley has been instrumental in developing risk management controls for the law firm lending market that continue to be used today by legal finance companies. Examples include case concentration risk matrices on a per firm and per portfolio basis, developed coverage ratios and monitoring systems of borrowers required to ensure loan repayment and tort case valuation process.
Mr. Tilley counts several of the most successful plaintiff attorneys in the country as personal friends and has developed a network in the thousands of invaluable industry contacts. As an expert on litigation finance Mr. Tilley has spoken numerous times at many legal conferences throughout the country. In addition, Mr. Tilley was recognized on Public Justices wall of honor for his efforts promoting the public interest association.
Bill Tilley's Background
Bill Tilley's Experience
Vice President - Legal Finance Consultant | Legal Investment Credit Committee at Themis Capital Corporation
1999 - 2005
At Themis Capital Corporation we pioneered the legal finance industry.
Themis Capital is a private finance company dedicated solely to the provision of innovative financial services to trial lawyers.
Managing Partner - Litigation Finance Expert at Bodhi Investments, LLC - Litigation Finance Fund
November 2007
Private Investment fund managing investments in the alternative legal finance space.
President, CEO - Litigation Finance Expert at Amicus Capital Services, LLC - Legal Finance Provider
January 2007
Created by the founders of the litigation finance industry, Amicus offers the financing you require and the expertise you need to further leverage your expertise in your fight for justice. Weâre the pioneersâ¦and our experience is your secret weapon in the fight against uneven cash flow, tax liability, and the most well-capitalized defendants.
We are not lawyersâ¦we are financial experts with an unparalleled perspective on the business of practicing law. Our financial tools can help you take your law firm to the next level, from increased efficiency to long-term growth. At Amicus, we donât tell you how to handle your casesâ¦we simply give you the resources you need to win them.
You have the legal expertiseâ¦we have the market experience. Take advantage of Amicus Capitalâs financial firepower today.
Comprehensive Financial Solutions For Law Firms and Attorneys
CA Licensed Lender
President | Law Firm Finance Consultant at WDT Consulting, Inc. | Business of Law Expert
2005
With more than 10 years experience in the attorney finance business WDT Consulting, Inc. knows the business of contingency-fee legal work. We know your income comes in peaks and valleys, not a steady stream; we understand the value of your portfolio of cases and we know some of the most common ways that trial attorneys miss opportunities to take full advantage of their capital. With their fees endlessly tied up in the next case, many attorneys are frustrated by their inability to expand their firms, offer better employee benefits or take on time-consuming but rewarding cases.
If youâre ready to take your business to the next level, but you want to get your finances ready, we can help. We can analyze your financial structure and creatively restructure it for maximum access to capital; spot opportunities to lower your taxes; and advise you on how to set up the most advantageous tax situation.
Board Member at Mosaic Renewables
January 2000
Mosaic Renewables is a Sustainable, Renewable, âGreenâ Energy company dedicated to providing a âMosaicâ of different, varying Renewable Energy Sources to our clients.
Bill Tilley's Interests & Activities
Golf, fly fishing, technology, travel & education
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