Where the firm's story began
William Turkish founded the Law Offices of William Turkish in 1980, establishing the practice that became Nyman Turkish PC. He now serves as Of Counsel. Source Nyman Turkish PC
Source CNN · ProPublica
Michigan roots
William earned his B.A. from Wayne State University and his J.D. from Detroit College of Law. The schools and degrees are published in his Nyman Turkish biography. Source Nyman Turkish PC
The Eastern District of Michigan records his admission on December 1, 1976. The State Bar of Michigan now lists him as an Active Member in Good Standing and identifies Nyman Turkish PC as his firm. Source State Bar of Michigan
A practice built over decades
Nyman Turkish traces its history to the office William founded in 1980. A 2011 federal court order separately records that he had practiced Social Security law in Clearwater since 1982. Source U.S. District Court order
His current role is Of Counsel. That title appears on both the firm's public biography and the State Bar of Michigan profile. Source Nyman Turkish PC · State Bar of Michigan
State and federal standing
William is also a Member in Good Standing of The Florida Bar, number 297011, admitted May 16, 1980. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists him as an accredited attorney, number 13566. Source The Florida Bar
His firm biography lists him as a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives. Source Nyman Turkish PC
Fifty years at the Michigan bar
In January 2026, the State Bar of Michigan included William among members celebrating 50 years. It is a membership milestone, not an award or ranking, and it is stated here exactly that way. Source State Bar of Michigan
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