William Kenneth Crispin

William Kenneth Crispin

also known as Bill Crispin

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 42 years

Agriculture Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Agriculture, Litigation

7401 NW 18th Avenue, Gainesville, FL

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1991

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 42 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1983

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of William K. Crispin, Chtd.

7401 NW 18th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32605

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William Kenneth Crispin's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Agriculture

William Crispin's Help in an Agricultural Law Matter Excellent

I own some acres and William Crispin's years of experience clearly helped me where a neighboring farmer improperly sprayed my fruit orchard. I was impressed with his ability to sole my problem. If you are a producer, suffer a crop loss or have any agricultural law issue, I urge you to consult Mr. C...rispin. I was comforted that his practice was a national practice and he has handled all sorts of cases for growers.

Posted by Kevin | June 23, 2015 | Agriculture

Outstanding knowledge and character.

Having know Bill Crispin for more than 50 years, I have found him to be of the highest character and integrity, the very first things I consider when engaging counsel. Additionally, I find his legal expertise to be precise and well versed in many fields. Although Bill's emphasis is agricultural law..., I have received advice from him for family law matters as well as estate issues. He is bright, articulate and knows the law. Being an agricultural lender in a highly agricultural state, Illinois, I firmly believe Bill has a great understanding of the agricultural industry and its related law. He grew up around farming in Illinois, attended one the finest agricultural universities in the world, the University of Illinois, and has since lived in the state of Florida for many years becoming well versed in a wide variety of agricultural products and industries. I would highly recommend Bill to anyone. He is of the highest character and it shows in the care and concern he shows for his clients. My first call on legal matters is to Bill Crispin.

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Stephen Rapp

Agriculture lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer based on his diverse background and experience. Bill Crispin's legal skills in the area of crop loss claims and agricultural law are impressive. He is an excellent communicator and well respected by many."

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John Schwarz

Agriculture lawyer

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Keith Truppman

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1988

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2003 - 2017

Co-Founder, Golfpreserves

Associations

2011 - Present

8th Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Agricultural Law Association

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1995 - 1995

American Bar Association, Agricultural Management Task Force

Vice-Chair

1993 - 2002

Florida State Bar Association, Agricultural Law Committee

Vice-Chair

1992 - 1992

American Bar Association, Agricultural Law Committee

Vice-Chair

1986 - 1988

American Bar Association, Young Lawyer Division

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

TRA Farms, Inc. v. Syngenta Seeds, Inc., 932 F. Supp. 2d 1251 (USDC NDFL 2013)

Motion for Stay Denied

Lindsey Citrus v. Producers Agriculture Insurance Co.

Both Arbitrations resulted in significant Awards to our citrus grower client. Oct 2012 and Nov 2013

Mosely, Thomas, Vaughn & Steven Davis v. Producers Agriculture Insurance Co., CASE NO. 1:10-cv-226-SPM-GRJ

Case ultimately settled favorably for the farmers.

Great Am. Ins. Co. v. Moye, 733 F. Supp. 2d 1298 (MDFL 2010)

The insurance company's motion for summary judgment was denied. The insured's motion for summary judgment was granted.

White v. Ocean Bay Marina, 778 So. 2d 412 (FL 3rd DCA, 2001)

Trial Court's Summary Judgment against Plaintiff reversed.

Williams Farms of Homestead, et al v. Rain & Hail Insurance Services,et al, 121 F.3d 630 (11th Cir. 1997)

Matter remanded to the District Court with Parties reaching settlement

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Education

1982

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Illinois

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Federal Crop Insurance

Federal Crop Insurance Overview

2007

American Agricultural Law Association

Federal Crop Insurance - Analyzing a Client's Case

Publications

2017

2016

2016

The AGMag Carbon Matters

2016

The AGMag It Ain't Peanuts!

2011

Florida Bar Journal Florida Agriculture: Still in the Crosshairs

1995

Florida Bar Journal Florida Agriculture: In the Crosshairs

Languages

English

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