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William Foman

Palm Beach Gardens,Florida

Summary

Accomplished Attorney 23-year record of supporting clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Attorney/Partner

Williams, Leininger & Cosby
06.2015 - Current
  • Managing partner of personal injury protection claims and property damage litigation.
  • Responsible for litigation in insurance defense matters from inception through trial.
  • Managed a team of associates on all litigated matters.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.

Attorney

Law Office Of Deitsch & Wright
07.2012 - 06.2015
  • Litigated plaintiff personal injury protection and bodily injury lawsuits.
  • Conducted jury trials.
  • Managed a large caseload of plaintiff personal injury claims from inception through trial.
  • Attended hearings, mediation, depositions and trial.


Attorney

Law Office Of Jeffrey R. Hickman (GEICO)
08.2006 - 06.2012
  • Managed a caseload of insurance defense lawsuits from inception through trial.
  • Tried numerous cases to verdict.
  • Attended hearings, mediations, depositions and trial.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.

Attorney

Cooney, Mattson, Lance, Blackburn, Richards Et.al.
02.2006 - 08.2006
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
  • Attended hearings, depositions, mediations and trial.
  • Managed a caseload of insurance defense lawsuits.

Attorney

Pallo, Marks & Hernandez
02.2003 - 02.2006
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Managed a caseload of worker's compensation insurance defense claims.
  • Conducted administrative hearings and trial.
  • Attended depositions, hearings, mediation and trials.

Assistant State Attorney

Palm Beach County State Attorney
08.2001 - 02.2003
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Managed the misdemeanor domestic violence unit.
  • Conducted numerous jury and bench trials.
  • Handled a caseload of criminal matters for prosecution.

Education

J.D. - Law

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, United States
05.1998

Skills

trial practice, legal writing, legal strategy, managing junior associates

Timeline

Attorney/Partner

Williams, Leininger & Cosby
06.2015 - Current

Attorney

Law Office Of Deitsch & Wright
07.2012 - 06.2015

Attorney

Law Office Of Jeffrey R. Hickman (GEICO)
08.2006 - 06.2012

Attorney

Cooney, Mattson, Lance, Blackburn, Richards Et.al.
02.2006 - 08.2006

Attorney

Pallo, Marks & Hernandez
02.2003 - 02.2006

Assistant State Attorney

Palm Beach County State Attorney
08.2001 - 02.2003

J.D. - Law

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Johnson C. Smith University
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