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William D. Keith is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer who has litigated catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in Florida for over 40 years. He has successfully tried before juries numerous cases involving automobile and trucking accidents. Additionally, he has had significant jury verdicts for his clients injured by dangerous products and slip and falls caused by defective conditions on property.
Mr. Keith has been awarded the prestigous Lion of the Law Award for Professionalism by the Collier County Judiciary and is a past reciepient of the Lawyer of the Year Award by the Collier County Bar Association.
Mr. Keith has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. He is also listed in Law and Leading Attorneys and selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers continuously since 2006. Mr. Keith has achieved an AV peer review rating from the Martindale-Hubbell group, their highest possible rating , and has been recognized for attaining that status for over 25 years.
Mr. Keith is a charter member of the Southwest Florida chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates achieving the ranking of Advocate signifying the achievement of over fifty jury trials to verdict. Mr. Keith has also been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1986.
Mr. Keith is an honors graduate of Rutgers University and received his law degree from Stetson University College of Law. He is admited to practice in Florida and North Carolina.
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Acquired: 1976
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State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2007
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3550 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL, 34112-4905
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Posted by Bernadette | November 23, 2013
"A Blessing." Last Christmas, upon making the decision -albeit reluctantly- to seek legal counsel while continuing to deal with the cruel after-effects of my personal injury , I could never have imagined that these words would eventually appear on my radar. But upon meeting Mr. Keith they did. ...
Posted by Ray | February 11, 2012
A driver hit me, broke my hip, and drove off. Mr. Keith promptly interviewed me in the rehab facility. His work was superb. I teach college and the brochure he sent the insurance company was more complete, better written, and more accurate than any work by my students. His careful, tireless, and p...
"I endorse Attorney Keith. From his credentials Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community and striving for more and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
2015
Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, American Board of Trial Advocates
2014
Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyer
2009
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2008
Lion of the Law, Collier County Judiciary
2007
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2006
Attorney of the Year, Collier County Bar Association
2006
Who's Who in America, The Marquis Who's Who Publication Board
2006
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2005
Who's Who in American Law, The Marquis Who's Who Publications Board
1989
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1985
Paul Harris Fellow, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
1976 - Present
Partner, Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist, P.A.
2008 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow
1997 - Present
The American Board of Trial AdvocatesAdvocate
1995 - Present
Supreme Court of FloridaCertified Circuit Court Mediator
1986 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyCivil Trial Advocate
1983 - Present
The Florida BarBoard Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
1977 - Present
The American Association For JusticeSustaining Member
1977 - Present
The Florida Justice AssociationSustaining Member and Eagle Sponser
2006 - 2007
20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating CommissionChairman
2004 - 2007
Florida Bar Association, Business Litigation Certification CommitteeMember
2000 - 2001
American Inn of Court, Collier County Thomas S. Biggs ChapterPresident
1997 - 2007
The Florida BarBoard Certified Business Litigation Lawyer
1994 - 1997
The Florida Justice AssociationBoard of Directors
1990 - 1991
Collier County Bar Association, Grievance Committee for the 20th Judicial CircuitChairman
1988 - 1991
Florida Bar Association, Grievance Committee for the 20th Judicial CircuitMember
1986 - 1987
Collier County Bar Association, Trial Lawyers SectionPresident
1983 - 1984
Collier County Bar AssociationPresident
Verdict in favor of Plaintiff
1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2007
Trial of the Plaintiff's Personal Injury Case
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