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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.
| William Douglas Keith: | Member at The Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist |
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3550 Tamiami Trl E Naples, FL 34112-4905 |
| Website: | http://www.ckblaw.com |
| Phone: | 239-774-2229 |
| Fax: | 239-774-2494 |
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| Offices: |
Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The American Association For Justice | Sustaining Member | N/A |
| The Florida Justice Association | Sustaining Member and Eagle Sponser | N/A |
| The American Association For Justice | Sustaining Member | N/A |
| The Florida Justice Association | Sustaining Member and Eagle Sponser | N/A |
| The Florida Bar | Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer | N/A |
| The Florida Bar | Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer | 1983 - 1900 |
| The Florida Bar | Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer | N/A |
| Collier County Bar Association | President | 1983 - 1984 |
| Collier County Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Section | President | 1986 - 1987 |
| National Board of Trial Advocacy | Civil Trial Advocate | N/A |
| National Board of Trial Advocacy | Civil Trial Advocate | 1986 - 1900 |
| National Board of Trial Advocacy | Civil Trial Advocate | N/A |
| Florida Bar Association, Grievance Committee for the 20th Judicial Circuit | Member | 1988 - 1991 |
| Collier County Bar Association, Grievance Committee for the 20th Judicial Circuit | Chairman | 1990 - 1991 |
| The Florida Justice Association | Board of Directors | 1994 - 1997 |
| Supreme Court of Florida | Certified Circuit Court Mediator | N/A |
| Supreme Court of Florida | Certified Circuit Court Mediator | N/A |
| Supreme Court of Florida | Certified Circuit Court Mediator | 1995 - 1900 |
| The American Board of Trial Advocates | Advocate | 1997 - 1900 |
| The American Board of Trial Advocates | Advocate | N/A |
| The American Board of Trial Advocates | Advocate | N/A |
| The Florida Bar | Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer | 1997 - 2007 |
| American Inn of Court, Collier County Thomas S. Biggs Chapter | President | 2000 - 2001 |
| Florida Bar Association, Business Litigation Certification Committee | Member | 2004 - 2007 |
| 20th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission | Chairman | 2006 - 2007 |
| Litigation Counsel of America | Fellow | N/A |
| Litigation Counsel of America | Fellow | 2008 - 1900 |
| Litigation Counsel of America | Fellow | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
| Trial Lawyer of the Year Award | American Board of Trial Advocates | 2015 |
| Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
| Best Lawyer, Commercial Litigation & Personal Injury | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer | 2010 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2009 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2008 |
| Lion of the Law | Collier County Judiciary | 2008 |
| Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2007 |
| 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 | 2006 |
| Who's Who in American Law | The Marquis Who's Who Publications Board | 2005 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1989 |
| Paul Harris Fellow | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International | 1985 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1972 |
| Rutgers College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1972 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1976 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1976 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Patrick Joyner v. Liberty Trucking, Inc. and Charles Ross, Jr. | Verdict in favor of Plaintiff |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| NC | Inactive | 2007 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 216747 | Member in Good Standing | 1976 | 04/25/2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Plaintiff's Personal Injury:Practice Tips and Application | Trial of the Plaintiff's Personal Injury Case | 2007 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist, P.A. | N/A |
| Partner | Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist, P.A. | 1976 - 1900 |
| Partner | Cardillo, Keith & Bonaquist, P.A. | N/A |
