William F. Knauss III
A go-to attorney for complex coverage matters, Bill has guided insurance carriers through multi-million-dollar disputes by delivering rapid, on-target legal advice.
Bill represents insurers in complex first‑ and third‑party coverage matters, with a focus on cyber incidents, ransomware events, business interruption claims, and emerging technology‑related exposures. His practice spans detailed policy analysis, incident response guidance, and evaluating high‑value losses arising from data breaches, operational disruptions, and privacy events.
In addition, Bill advises businesses and institutions on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, from initial containment and recovery to obligations under data privacy laws and responses to government inquiries.
Bill’s legal practice is complemented by prior operational experience at a major insurance carrier, where he led teams responsible for physical damage coverages. Before joining LRD, Bill was in private practice at a large Washington, D.C.-based law firm.
Bill is known for his precise legal analysis, collaborative working style, and ability to translate technical incident details into clear, actionable coverage recommendations.
Bill lives in Warrenton, Virginia with his wife, Clare, and three children, Nora, Mary Beth, and Freddy.
Education
Bar and Court Memberships
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District of Columbia Bar
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Virginia Bar
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia