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Kevin W. Willhelm

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Introducing

Attorney Kevin W. Willhelm

Kevin began his legal career in 1992, as an insurance defense litigator. After three years of defending individuals and companies in lawsuits involving everything from a vehicle accident with exploding fuel tankers to toxic exposure in the construction of nuclear power plants, Kevin switched gears to work with the largest bankruptcy law firm in San Antonio. During this period, Kevin became one of the youngest board certified attorneys in consumer bankruptcy.


Kevin moved to Abilene in 1999, when he was hired to operate and manage the local office of Monte J. White & Associates. Subsequently, Kevin opened his own firm, the Law Offices of Weir & Willhelm, P.C., with the counsel of Woody Weir to expand his practice and represent his clients, who had come to appreciate and trust him, with other legal issues.


For more than 30 years, Kevin has represented thousands of clients in various legal matters from civil, criminal, disability, family, probate and other civil matters to bankruptcy and debt reorganization.

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EXPERIENCE

Willhelm Law Firm (formerly Law Offices of Weir & Willhelm, P.C.), Abilene, Texas.

(October 1, 2000 - Present)

President/Managing Attorney.  Own, manage and operate law firm. Represent clients successfully in the area of criminal law including all levels of felonies and appeals in State and Federal Courts. Represent clients in reorganization and liquidation bankruptcy cases successfully for consumers, farmers and businesses as well as creditors.  Also represent clients in the areas of family law, personal injury, social security disability, and wills and probate.


 Monte J. White & Associates, P.C., Abilene, Texas and Wichita Falls, Texas.

(February 16, 1999 - September 30, 2000)

Managing Attorney.  Managed Abilene office for Wichita Falls based law firm.  Restructured, developed and maintained a profitable satellite office handling chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 bankruptcy cases successfully for consumers, small businesses as well as creditors.  Also represented clients in social security matters, IRS issues and other civil matters.


 The Law Offices of David W. Kirk, P.C., San Antonio, Texas.

(July 1, 1995 - February 15, 1999)

Attorney.  Developed and maintained new clients and cases; managed front office operations; resolved contested matters and adversary cases; and supervised five legal assistants in preparation and completion of more than 1,000 bankruptcy petitions per year.


 Brian L. Blakeley & Associates, San Antonio, Texas.

(April 1, 1994 - April 15, 1995)

Associate Attorney.  Defended 17-year-old young lady as first-chair counsel in 6-day jury trial; managed insurance defense litigation cases; negotiated settlements of commercial liability and personal injury defense cases; serviced and defended insurance company clients; and analyzed, researched and delivered opinions regarding coverage issues.


 The Law Offices of Charles W. King & Associates, P.C., San Antonio, Texas.

(August 10, 1992 - March 31, 1994)

Associate Attorney.  Successfully defended lady in a minor pedestrian/motor vehicle accident trial; successfully defended insurance companies in three bad faith trials resulting in zero verdicts against the plaintiffs; negotiated and settled numerous personal injury defense cases; represented a nuclear power plant construction company in a toxic tort class action; represented family involved in an exploding fuel tanker accident.

EDUCATION

St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas.

Juris Doctor awarded May 17, 1992.

  • Contributing Author/Editor: Modern Dictionary for the Legal Profession, Professor Gerry Beyer, William S. Hein Co., Inc. 1992.
  • State Bar of Texas - student member; appointed to Disciplinary Review Committee (1991-1992).
  • Obtained Third-Year Practice Certificate.
  • Freshman Moot Court, Spring 1990 (best speaker in open rounds.)
  • Top 10% on LSAT.


  Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas.

B.S. in Psychology, May 6, 1989; B.A. in Mass Communication, May 6, 1989.

• Student Representative to Governor's Inauguration in 1987 - member of select group which lobbied for the TEG.

  • OPTIMIST Staff (ACU newspaper) - copy editor/reporter (1987-1989).
  • Advertising Club - member (1987-1989); media planner (1988-1989).
  • Alpha Phi Omega - community service fraternity (1985-1987).
  • ACU Track and Cross-Country teams (1984-1985).
  • Freshman Action Council - recruited new students (1984-1985).


  Burnet High School, Burnet, Texas.

  • Magna Cum Laude graduate in 1984.

PERSONAL

  • Married to Stacy Jenkins Willhelm since May 6, 1989.
  • Three Children: Austin, Dillon, and Ella.


PROFESSIONAL/BIOGRAPHICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
  • Selected to Super Lawyers 2021-2023.
  • Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.
  • Member, The College of the State Bar of Texas.
  • Member, The Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas.
  • Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
  • 2002 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year; Abilene Young Lawyers Association.
  • Licensed to practice in Texas, November 1992.
  • Admitted to practice in Federal District Courts of Texas Northern District, Western District and Southern District.
  • Admitted to practice in the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • Member State Bar of Texas.
  • Member Abilene Bar Association.
  • Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy, Texas Board Legal Specialization, since 1998.
  • President (2001-2002) Abilene Young Lawyers Association.
  • Member of Mensa.
  • Member of ACU Lettermen’s Association.
  • Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2000-2001.
  • Third Dan Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.
  • Approved as a Special Prosecutor for Jones and Shackleford Counties.

CIVIC SERVICE

  •  Disability Resources Inc. (DRI), Vice-Chair Board of Directors, January 2019 - present.
  • Harmony Family Services, Board of Directors, November 2020 – present.
  • Hendrick Health Systems, Heart Savers Committee, 2017 - present.
  • Kicks for Kids, Legal Adviser, Board of Directors, 2013 - present.
  • Rotary International, 2015 - present.
  • Providence Classical Academy, Board President/Co-founder, 2007-2014. 
  • Communities in Schools, Board of Directors, 2003 - 2004.
  • Abilene Opera Association, Board of Directors, vice-president, 2001 - 2004. 
  • Kiwanis, 1999 - 2008.
  • Chamber of Commerce.
  • Abilene Philharmonic Guild.
  • Deacon and worship leader for Oldham Lane Church of Christ
  • The Board Chair for Harmony Family Services since January 1, 2024.

When you are facing difficult circumstances, you deserve an attorney who treats you – and your case – with respect. Kevin Willhelm offers his clients the professional representation of a large firm with a small firm’s care and attention. Whether treading treacherous financial waters, facing criminal accusations or suffering through a frustrating family matter, in state or federal court, Kevin’s clients know they can count on him for a fresh start.

VERY honorable man of integrity

"I rarely provide excellent reviews for anyone because it means I have to put my signature behind that person and be able to stand firm on my position regarding them: that's hard to do with most people in today's society. However, I immediately stood firm on my support regarding Mr. Willhelm because I have known him for almost five years now, and I have seen his professionalism, excellent and very caring representation of his clients, his stature as a Christ-centered man who cares deeply for "family", and he surrounds himself as well, with fellow professionals who display the same sense of honor, justice, and integrity. One simply has to take all of these attributes, observe his actions both in and out of the courtroom, and it is very clear that the Court NEEDS a Judge of his caliber. Legal decisions will always have an impact on others throughout this community, because all rulings (whether it be a case you think is meaningless or not) have a role in setting a precedence... ALL rulings... We wouldn't have penal codes had it not been for rulings which began a process to make a difference. We must ensure that those who practice the law understand that they, along with their actions, make a difference... Mr. Willhelm understands this and strives to ensure his practice and his actions, make a JUST difference. One thing I am confident about saying is this: regardless of the decisions made in what would be "Judge Willhelm's Court", you could at least leave his courtroom knowing that an honest, fair, impartial, experienced, honorable, and JUST person sat on that "bench"... No underhanded envelopes with coin being slid under his door, no "I could care less because it's not MY family suffering"... Because he doesn't operate that way. Having Mr. Willhelm as an attorney made an extremely difficult crisis for me and my family, bearable... And during the very hard times I have always said to myself what he told me years ago which was, "You WILL get through this"... He cares about his clients, their families, and providing JUSTICE for those who need it... And I will stand behind these words any day!"

- Samantha Rummel
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