William David Umansky

William David Umansky

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Car Accidents

1945 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

34 years | 8,000 cases

30%
DUI and DWI 30%

34 years | 1,800 cases

30%
Car Accident 20%

34 years | 2,000 cases

20%
Personal Injury 20%

34 years | 1,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Umansky Law Firm

1945 E Michigan St, Orlando, FL, 32806

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William David Umansky's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

145 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 42 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Temperamental and impulsive lawyer.

I wish I could give this firm 0 stars. The people who work for Bill are nice, but Bill himself is the rudest person I have ever paid to work on my case. Their firm is incompetent. I hired this firm to work on two separate cases, one which was an auto accident case, they dropped it automatically as so...on as the other company refused to pay simply because they didn't want to put any effort into the case, I hired a different lawyer and I ended up winning. I should have dropped my other case with this firm to see the incompetence but due to the reviews I gave them a shot, what a nightmare. They're extremely incompetent, I had to remind them to keep me updated all the time, they broke their confedienciality agreement (accidentally!) and in any disagreement Bill would call me to raise his voice at me and tell me how wrong I am. The lawyer personality never goes away, he's right, you're wrong and shut up, that's kinda what it was to work with this firm (even though I was the paying customer) Every time I complained that I would never hear from them, he would get offended and start arguing with me in a very rude manner. I would honestly not trust a man with such temper and delicate pride to represent me in a courtroom.

Posted by Dawn | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Recommend Umansky Law Firm

I cannot recommend the Umansky Law firm highly enough. Our family has used their services multiple times for different legal needs. You never feel rushed or that you are getting minimum support – what you get is a team of dedicated people who are looking out for your interests 100% of the time. Ou...r most recent experience with the firm started when a driver ran a red light and hit our son’s car. His car was totaled and he required surgery to repair a seriously broken arm. You can imagine how distraught we were going through that and at the same time trying to understand what our next actions should be. Once we contacted the Umansky Law they took over and made the process unbelievably smooth by clearly explaining our options, tracking down bills, contacting both insurance companies, keeping us up to date throughout the process, and getting us a quick and fair settlement. There is no need to look anywhere else for legal help.

Posted by Michael | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

A1

I was rear-ended in October. My car was not worth much but it was totaled. I was in pain from head to toe due to the impact from the accident, but I had no broken bones or anything that severe. I didn't think I had a case. I faced a 2-hour round trip commute daily to work and couldn't sit in a car... for anywhere near that long and felt hopeless. The driver who hit me had some insurance coverage, but not much. I sought medical help and then I called the Umansky Law Firm. I lost my car, I lost my job, I was in pain. My life had become a bad country western song. Bill Umansky met with me and explained the firm would look into possibilities for recovery for me through my own insurance and through the other driver's insurance and assets. It was an 8 month process and Bill never sugar-coated a thing, so I trusted him and his team to the end. Randy P., Donika A., Kristin M. (and others) provided friendly and helpful assistance throughout the whole process. I was never left wondering "what's going on with my case?". They checked in on me constantly as to my medical treatment and progress and even worked with my providers to reduce my outstanding medical bills so that I could keep more of my recovery. Outstanding attorney. Outstanding support staff. I would recommend this firm and this attorney to everyone.

Posted by Robert | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Bill and Randy. Bravo Zulu for a job well done!

In April of 2015 while on my way to work in Orlando I was rear ended by an 18 wheeler while stopped at a stop light. It was a low impact case but the impact had enough momentum to cause several herniated disc in my neck and one in my lower back. Although originally we were unaware of the extent of da...mage the impact had done to my neck and back I was in enough pain that Bill agreed to take the case. So what started off as something that I was only going to be out of work for 13 weeks turned into a year of extensive physical therapy, decompression therapy, traction therapy, steroid shots and eventually surgery. Bill and his staff were there to make sure I was informed and getting the assistance I needed to get better and put this accident behind me every step of the way. Bill was able to close (what for all practical purposes was a very hard low impact case with preexisting injuries from my time in the service) the case at our first litigation a year and a half after my accident. I had the unnerving pleasure of watching Bill negotiate the settlement during the litigation. I'm a 20yr Naval Special Warfare Veteran and I can tell you this I'd rather be shot then negotiate money with Bill. 5 hours into the litigation I knew I picked the right person to represent me on this particular Battle Field. Bill got me up to and beyond what we had originally agree was a good number. I would have folded when I got enough to cover my debts and leave the room debt free. But I'm happy to say I got a decent settlement to cover everything, pay off all my other bills and finally have a little bit of a nest egg in the bank. For the first time in my adult life I'm completely debt free. Thank Umansky Law Firm!!! I also want to extend a very special thanks to Randy and Donika for everything they did on my behalf in getting us ready for the litigation. Randy was amazing every step of the way. She was my lifeline and sanity check. There was never a question to big or to small that she wasn't just a text, email or phone call away to answer. Her knowledge, professionalism and dedication is without measure. Thank YOU Randy for everything.

Posted by Lauren | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer!

This was my first time ever needing a lawyer and the Umansky's were nothing but professional, diligent, and kind. Bill was very persistent on my case and informed me of any updates. If I ever need a lawyer again, I will definitely contact this firm!

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William David Umansky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Darling

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Umansky is an incredible advocate for his clients and for the legal profession. The example that he sets for young lawyers in the community is unmatched. He is incredibly generous in sharing his experiences and knowledge with the next generation of lawyers. If you need representation the professionals at his firm can and will take great care of you."

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CALEB PAYNE

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Bill Umansky for about eight years. During that time, everyone I talk to who interacted with him as an employee, client, or otherwise, had only the best things to say about him, and the firm. Bill and Zahra are first class attorneys who get results! I referred a close friend to The Umansky Firm recently and Rachel Mattie, one of the best criminal defense attorneys around, got everything taken care of almost immediately. Also, bonus points to Bill, who recently wrote a book about starting a law firm. About a month after reading "Tiger Tactics" I got a call from a potential client who was referred to me by an opposing counsel. The book specifically talks about turning adversaries into lifelong referral sources and I was able to put that section into action almost immediately. Thanks Bill!"

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Michael Allbee

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I could say that Bill is passionate, but that would be an understatement. Bill is 150% committed to doing whatever is necessary to help his clients get the best outcome. He is not afraid to put in the hours and "walk the walk." Bill is also very genuine. I highly recommend Bill Umansky."

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Lisa Franchina

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is a great lawyer. He is personable and professional and really knows his stuff. I have referred a number of clients to him and they were all very pleased with his representation. I recommend Bill wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a great personal injury lawyer."

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Juliane Brumbaugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Umansky has an excellent reputation in the community for fighting relentlessly for his clients. I never hesitate to recommend him to any one dealing with a criminal law issue."

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Rahul Parikh

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The man, the myth, and the legend - Mr. Umansky's reputation proceeds him for a reason, but don't be confused, he is one of the most humble and down to earth lawyers you will meet. Aggressive in the court room and tactful with his clients, he has built a strong law firm based on solid principles. I strongly recommend him for your legal needs. You'd be lucky to have him and his team in your corner."

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Christopher Atcachunas

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zachary Leacox

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community. He always provides top quality legal representation to his clients."

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Bradford Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Mattie

Unknown lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill Umansky has an incredible reputation in the community and is highly respected by fellow attorneys and clients alike. I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Primrose

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill and his firm are well respected for their legal intellect, work ethic, and open communication with clients. Bill is also very charitable and involved within the Central Florida community, always giving back."

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Jeffery Lotter

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a great mentor and leader in the legal community. He has "it"! When you put your trust in Umansky you can rest assured you're being represented by the best of the best."

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Umansky. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."

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Neal McShane

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him virtually his entire career as a defense lawyer. Bill and his firm will give you one hundred percent. I am very familiar with numerous attorneys that work for Bill and can categorically state that Bill only hires top of the line lawyers to work in his firm."

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Kevin Donaghy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bill for over 20 years. He is a passionate attorney that zealously represents his clients."

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Shawn Diederich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer!"

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Brian Byrd

Personal injury lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A man who needs no introduction, Bill Umansky is the foremost expert in regards to the civil matters that his firm deals with. Bill also frequents the criminal world and when he does, he is awesome at it. An incredible attorney and a great person."

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Mustafa Ameen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several clients to Bill for help with criminal matters and all have given outstanding reviews of his work and professionalism. I highly recommend him."

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Dixie Daimwood

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Bill Umansky in all things personal injury. He will undoubtedly push to obtain the best settlement possible for his clients."

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Travis Mcmillen

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"No one will ever work harder for you than Bill Umansky. He is dedicated to his underlying philosophy of offering second chances to his clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others. I have never met a person more willing to go the extra mile to assure justice is done."

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Lisa Franchina

Family lawyer

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Rahul Parikh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Atcachunas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Zachary Leacox

Personal injury lawyer

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Bradford Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rachel Mattie

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Bigney

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amanda Dunn

Personal injury lawyer

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Nicholas Primrose

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffery Lotter

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Neal McShane

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Donaghy

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Sherry Lambson-Eisele

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Dixie Daimwood

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Travis Mcmillen

Litigation lawyer

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Eric Boughman

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Steven Casanova

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Feulner

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Harvey Cohen

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Elizabeth Bourdon

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

President-Elect, Rotary Club

2018

Excellence in Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Rotarian of the Year, Rotary Club

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Best DUI Attorney in Orlando, Expertise.com

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2016

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top Attorneys In Florida, Orlando Life Magazine

2014

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2014

Attoney Of The Month, Attorney At Law Magazine

2013

Top Lawyers, Orlando Life Magazine

2013

Meritorious Public Service for Grievance, The Florida Bar

2013

Outstanding Service OCB Executive Council, Orange County Award Association

2013

Lapel Pin in recognition of exceptional pro bono service, Supreme Court of Florida

2012

Top Lawyers in Orlando/ Traffic Violations, Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine

2012

Florida Legal Elite, Florida's Trend

2011

2011 Pro Bono Work, 2011 Florida Supreme Court Legal Aid Pin

2011

Top Rated Lawyer AV Preeminent Lawyers, Orlando Home & Leisure

2010

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2010

Top Rated Lawyers, Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine

2009

2009 Bronze award to Legal Aid, Legal Aid Society

2009

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, Legal Aid Society

2009

Recognition for Service as Trustee of the Board, Orange County Legal Aid Society

N/A

Judge Thomas Kirk Founder's Award, Judge Thomas Kirk Founder's Award

Work Experience

1999 - Present

President, The Umansky Law Firm

2017 - 2017

Victim Services Practitioner, State Of Florida

1995 - 1998

City Prosecutor and Legal Adviser to Orlando Police Department, City of Orlando

1992 - 1995

Assistant State Attorney and Domestic Violence Division Chief, Office of the State Attorney 18th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2013 - Present

Central Florida Community Initiative

Advisory Board

2013 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2012 - Present

FBVA - East Orange Trojans (13-15)

Head Coach

2011 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

East Orlando Chamber of Commerce

Member

2005 - Present

Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

Orange County Legal Aid Society - Raised over 120k for Legal Aid

Board of Directors

2003 - Present

Orange County Teen Court Judge

Board of Directors

1992 - Present

Florida Bar

Orange County Bar Association, Gala Committee

Member

Rotary Club of Avalon Park

Member

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Member

American Association of Trial Lawyers

Member

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - 2013

Grievance Committee O9C

Chair

2006 - 2009

Legal Aid Society

Board of Trustees

2003 - 2007

Community Involvement, Central Florida YMCA

Board of Directors

2003 - 2005

Teen Alternatives, Inc.

Vice Chairman

2000 - 2005

Orange County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Co-chair

1992 - 2006

Inns of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Minor Shoulder Surgery from Motorcycle Case- $290,00.00 settlement

$290,000.00

Slip & Fall Case Settled

Settled for $649,000

Juvenile Theft and Pot charge dropped

Case Nolle Prossed

City Ordinance Case Dropped

Dropped (Nolle Prosequi)

Battery (Domestic Violence Charge Dropped)

Dropped (No information Notice)

Battery (Domestic Violence Charge Dropped)

Dropped (No information Notice)

Battery Charge Dropped (self defense)

Case Dropped

Grand Theft/Destruction of Evidence Charges Dropped

Dropped (No Petition Notice)

Grand Theft/Destruction of Evidence Charges Dropped

Dropped (No Petition Notice)

$550,000.00 for internal injuries from auto accident

$550,000.00

Domestic Violence Case dropped

Case dropped

Worthless Check Case Dismissed

Charge Dismissed

State V. LT 2013-CT-01115-7-A-O

DUI With Property Damage Dropped

$1,050,000.00 Settlement before Trial

$1,050,000.00 Settlement for Auto Accident Recovery

700,000 Settlement

$700,000.00 settlement before trial

DUI Gets Expunged

granted our clients Petition without a hearing

$72,000.00 Bicyclist Fell on Negligently Maintained Sidewalk

$305,000 in automobile accident case where the elderly driver of the at-fault vehicle had a black out:

$125,000.00 for internal injuries from scooter accident

305,000.00 Settlement

$305,000.00 Settlement for Auto Accident

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Education

1992

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Maximum Lawyer Conference

Developing Long-Term Bonds With Opposing Counsel

2017

Orange County Bar Association

Technology Committee Panel

2017

Orange County Bar Association

Money and Collections

2015

Orange County Bar Association

The Interview Process

2013

Orange County Bar Association, Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section

Foundation Marketing

2013

Kevin Sutton Radio Show

Boating Under The Influence Of Alcohol And Skateboarding Violations

2012

Colonial High School

Law and Civics

2009

Rotary Club of Avalon Park

Legal Aid: What it's all about.

2009

Legal Aid Breakfast

David and Jaidens Story

2009

Downtown Rotary Club

Legal Aid

2008

Legal Aid Breakfast of Champions

Legal Aid: What it's all about

2004

Avalon Park Safe Neighborhood Meet & Greet

Safe Neighborhood

Publications

2018

OCBA Journal The Briefs, a publication of the Orange County Bar Association.

2018

OCBA Journal The Briefs It’s OK to Get Out.

2013

Houston Chronicle 5 Ways To Avoid Getting A DUI On Labor Day

2011

Author Second Chances: Stories of Hope, Redemption and Forgiveness

2011

Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) Juvenile Criminal Defense Strategies

2010

Author Power Principles For Success

N/A

USA TODAY Premier Experts

Languages

English

Activity

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