Attorneys
Our Attorneys
William P. Godfroy
Practice Areas:
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Probate and Estates Law
- Municipal Law
- Business Law
- Civil Litigation
Bill Godfroy has been a respected leader in the legal community for decades. He has extensive litigation experience in both State and Federal courts. Bill is also a highly sought after mediator for divorce, civil, and probate disputes.
Bill received his B.A. from Western Michigan University in 1974 and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1977, where he was a member of Law Review. He previously served as a Monroe County Assistant Prosecutor before entering private practice. Bill has served on numerous boards for civic and non-profit organizations including 35 years with Legal Services of South Central Michigan.
Professional Associations:
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar Section Member: Criminal Law, Family Law, Probate & Estate Planning, Real Property
Monroe County Bar Association
Robert Wetzel
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- No-Fault Automobile Insurance
- Insurance Law
- Civil Litigation
Bob specializes in Personal Injury Litigation and has practiced in this area since 1991. He graduated with a B.A. from Kent State University, an M.A. from Michigan State University, and his law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law.
Bob has practiced in State courts throughout Michigan and is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In addition to representing clients, Bob is a Case Evaluator for Monroe County Courts and a state-licensed Civil Mediator. He is also a Hearing Panelist for Michigan Attorney Discipline Board.
Professional Associations:
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar Section Member: Negligence and Litigation
Monroe County Bar Association
Michigan Association for Justice
BILLY R. JEFFERS
Practice Areas:
- Probate and Estate Law
- Civil Litigation
- Real Estate and Property Law
- Business Law
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
Billy has expertise in multiple practice areas to serve our clients’ needs. He graduated with a B.B.A. in Accounting from Oklahoma Christian University in 2000, an M.B.A. from the University of Toledo in 2003, an M.S. in Energy Legal Studies from Oklahoma City University in 2013 and received his law degree from the University of Toledo in 2019.
Billy’s previously worked in Personal and Commercial Banking for Fifth Third Bank, Insurance for Cincinnati Insurance Company, and as a Landman for Chesapeake Energy.
Billy is licensed to practice law in both Michigan and Ohio, as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Professional Associations:
State Bar of Michigan
Monroe County Bar Association
Toledo Bar Association
Federal Bar Association - Detroit
REBECCA L. HICKS
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Probate
Rebecca is an Of Counsel attorney with GWJ and has been in practice since 2009. She graduated with a B.A. from Adrian College and received her law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law.
Rebecca is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan as well and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Professional Associations:
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar Section Member: Family Law
Monroe County Bar Association - Past President (past Secretary and Treasurer)
