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FLORIANO II
1816 Norman Boulevard a Park Ridge, IL 60068 a Tel 847.334.7720 a wfb1ba7c@westp
ost.net
ATTORNEY AND LITIGATION MANAGER
Skilled attorney, manager, litigator, negotiator and natural leader with a broad
background in complex commercial litigation. Thrives in challenging, fast-pace
d organizations that require quick thought and decisive, strategic action. Adep
t in persuasive negotiations, coordinating large work loads, and consistently de
livering positive client results. Stays abreast of legal changes, including pre
cedent-setting case law.
a Proven ability to take a proactive long-term view of business goals and object
ives in order to achieve strategic business results.
a Excellent litigation skills, management, negotiation, consultative, and facili
tation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and ext
ernal business partners.
a Exercises independent judgment; maintains confidential and sensitive informati
on.
a Unparalleled analytical and problem solving skills.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Contracts a Litigation Management a Commercial Litigation a Products Liability a
Investigation a Defense a Insurance Coverage a Risk Analysis a Depositions a Ex
pense Control a Negotiation
Witness/Client Preparation a Motion Practices a Compliance a Trial a Alternative
Dispute Resolution
Case Analysis a Staff Management a Cost Management a Case Presentation
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
KONE Inc., Lisle, Illinois
An international elevator and escalator manufacturing company and maintenance pr
ovider. May 2010--Present
SENIOR ATTORNEYa"Contract position
Currently manage North American commercial litigation and provide legal advice t
o company executives.
William J. Floriano II, Attorney at Law, Chicago, IL
2009 a" May 2010
A Chicago based practice providing civil litigation, insurance coverage and spec
ial investigation services for clients.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
a Obtained dismissal for commercial client in suit resulting from special invest
igation matter.
a Manage commercial litigation files and provide legal advice for large elevator
/escalator manufacturer and maintenance service provider.
Neilson, Zehe & Antas, PC, Chicago, IL 2006-2009
A Chicago based law firm providing commercial litigation, professional liability
, construction law, insurance coverage, and defense and employment practices ser
vices for clients throughout the United States.
SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY
Directed and executed complex commercial litigation case strategies. Marketed f
irm services and provided staff supervision and direction.
WILLIAM FLORIANO, CONTINUED
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
a Obtained cost effective results for commercial clients in state and federal co
urts throughout the country.
a Represented clients involved in construction, fire/explosion, and product liab
ility matters in Florida, California, Oregon, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, Illinoi
s, Iowa, Minnesota, and Utah.
a Obtained seven figure recovery in Utah for insurance agent malpractice and mul
tiple six figure recoveries in Oklahoma and Illinois.
Clausen Miller, PC, Chicago, IL 1998-2006
A law firm engaged in commercial litigation with approximately 150 on-staff atto
rneys and managing matters ranging from $100K to millions.
SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY
Managed a full case load of claims and litigation on behalf of commercial client
s in federal and state courts throughout the country. Contributed to the implem
entation of new software for the firm.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
a Delivered a seven-figure recovery from a fire/explosion incident resulting in
the destruction of a fitness facility by a balloon advertising company
a Supervised and tried to verdict in Federal District Court a $4 million fire/ex
plosion case involving the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District against an e
ngineering firm.
a Won a seven-figure recovery for electrical conflagration/fire in a steel manuf
acturing facility in Illinois.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
PARTNER, Fraterrigo, Beranek, Feireisel &, Kasbohm, Chicago, IL 1992-1998
TRIAL ATTORNEY, Fraterrigo, Best & Beranek, Chicago, IL 1984-1992
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon on behalf of the Crohnas and Colitis Foundation of
America, 2009 and 2010 to help raise over $4 million.