William Johnson’s tenacity and persistent optimism in defending insurance carriers allow him to provide zealous advocacy based on rigorous preparation – including thorough research and detailed analysis – and relentless advocacy. With his keen attention to detail and practical, methodical approach, he gets the results clients need while providing the kind of responsiveness and efficiency they expect. Clients find William highly relatable, easy to work with, and highly effective.
William is an accomplished litigator focused on insurance defense. He has also specialized beyond his Juris Doctorate to attain a certificate in human rights law, and holds PhD in English language and literature.
William is passionate about his philanthropic pursuits and enjoys powerlifting as an amateur hobbyist. He continues his pursuit of knowledge through his love of literature.
Representative Matters
- Secured a $3,000,000 verdict in favor of our client in a counter claim against the Plaintiff.
- Oversaw settlement of large commercial claims involving dozens of insurers, over 50 properties, and multiple claims for nearly $2,000,000 less than the Plaintiff’s demand.
- Successfully achieved summary judgments on multiple issues in defense of insurance carriers.
- Represented a Fortune 50 insurer in several disputes involving recently amended policy language, invoking a novel issue of law. The lower court rulings have since been upheld by the Florida Supreme Court.
- Secured involuntary dismissals while representing a property insurance carrier after success at oral arguments on a complex issue of law based on original research.
- Brokered the settlement of numerous contentious homeowners’ claims, successfully reducing the amounts paid by the carrier.
- Investigated and pursued cases of complex material misrepresentation.