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Bill is an accomplished trial lawyer who has tried dozens of jury trials in high-stakes cases involving tens of millions of dollars in compensatory and punitive damages. Bill has had tremendous success in the courtroom, winning six straight jury trials over a two-year period from 2013 to 2015. He has won defense verdicts throughout the state of Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, and Jacksonville. Based on his courtroom victories, Bill was named by Law360 as a Product Liability MVP and by Miami’s Daily Business Review as a “Most Effective Lawyer” in 2015.

Bill’s experience ranges from commercial and business disputes, to product liability, legal malpractice and professional liability claims. He has focused much of his work on products liability matters involving tobacco, the automotive industry, medical devices and pharmaceutical and drug litigation. Chambers USA has described him as “intellectual, client-friendly and a superb trial lawyer,” and has awarded him a Band 3 ranking in Litigation. Chambers also noted clients’ comments about Bill, including, “He’s very enthusiastic about trial work. I’m impressed with him.” BTI Consulting Group named him a Client Service All-Star four times based on interviews with general counsel.


+1-305-358-5171

William P. Geraghty

Partner
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Miami

Practice Area: Class Action and Complex Litigation

BTI Client Service All-Star History

  • 2022
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2016
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Bill is especially great at building relationships and he's an excellent trial lawyer. He is always thinking ahead and planning."
"His abilities and strategic skills make him stand out."
"I appreciate the way Bill deals with my internal clients."
"He is always available and a pleasure to work with."
"Bill is hands down the best trial lawyer I've ever met."
"He's a strong communicator."


MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"I believe that if you love what you do, then it’s not really ‘work’ at the end of the day. I want my clients to know that I enjoy helping them solve their legal problems, and likewise, I want juries to see that I am passionate about presenting my client’s case in court."

– William P. Geraghty

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Bill is an accomplished trial lawyer who has tried dozens of jury trials in high-stakes cases involving tens of millions of dollars in compensatory and punitive damages. Bill has had tremendous success in the courtroom, winning six straight jury trials over a two-year period from 2013 to 2015. He has won defense verdicts throughout the state of Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, and Jacksonville. Based on his courtroom victories, Bill was named by Law360 as a Product Liability MVP and by Miami’s Daily Business Review as a “Most Effective Lawyer” in 2015.

Bill’s experience ranges from commercial and business disputes, to product liability, legal malpractice and professional liability claims. He has focused much of his work on products liability matters involving tobacco, the automotive industry, medical devices and pharmaceutical and drug litigation. Chambers USA has described him as “intellectual, client-friendly and a superb trial lawyer,” and has awarded him a Band 3 ranking in Litigation. Chambers also noted clients’ comments about Bill, including, “He’s very enthusiastic about trial work. I’m impressed with him.” BTI Consulting Group named him a Client Service All-Star four times based on interviews with general counsel.

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+1-305-358-5171

William P. Geraghty

Partner
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Miami

Practice Area: Class Action and Complex Litigation

M&A All-Star

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Bill is an accomplished trial lawyer who has tried dozens of jury trials in high-stakes cases involving tens of millions of dollars in compensatory and punitive damages. Bill has had tremendous success in the courtroom, winning six straight jury trials over a two-year period from 2013 to 2015. He has won defense verdicts throughout the state of Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, and Jacksonville. Based on his courtroom victories, Bill was named by Law360 as a Product Liability MVP and by Miami’s Daily Business Review as a “Most Effective Lawyer” in 2015.

Bill’s experience ranges from commercial and business disputes, to product liability, legal malpractice and professional liability claims. He has focused much of his work on products liability matters involving tobacco, the automotive industry, medical devices and pharmaceutical and drug litigation. Chambers USA has described him as “intellectual, client-friendly and a superb trial lawyer,” and has awarded him a Band 3 ranking in Litigation. Chambers also noted clients’ comments about Bill, including, “He’s very enthusiastic about trial work. I’m impressed with him.” BTI Consulting Group named him a Client Service All-Star four times based on interviews with general counsel.

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