William D. Zoeller

William "Bill" D. Zoeller

Partner | Board Certified Trial Attorney

More About Bill

Mr. Zoeller is a Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer and has practiced law in Florida since 1998. He began his professional career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in Ft Pierce, handling an extensive criminal caseload — from minor misdemeanors to second-degree felonies. He has been involved in Civil Trial Litigation handling all phases of civil cases involving Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Personal Injury Protection (PIP), Slip and Falls, Toxic Torts, Construction Litigation, Coverage Issues, and Bad Faith Cases.

Mr. Zoeller has obtained more than $100 million dollars in verdicts and settlements, with many that have been recognized as the top verdicts in both the United States and Florida. The American Institute of Trial Lawyers recognized him as the 2023 Personal Injury Litigator of the Year and he is listed as one of the Best Lawyers in America.

Mr. Zoeller has received many industry and peer-related awards; locally, statewide and nationally. Some of those awards include: The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers; American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys; South Florida Legal Leader’s Top Rated Lawyers; Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America; Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star 2010 to present; Best of the Best Attorneys; and Best of the Bar.
When he’s not with clients, you can find him spending time with his family, competing in races, hunting, hiking in the mountains, or attending his kids sporting events.

Notable Settlements, Verdicts, & Judgements

$17.1 Million – For Sexual Molestation
$4.1 Million – For Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death
$1.1 Million – For Medical Malpractice Birth Injury
$1.6 Million – For a Motorcycle Accident
$1.7 Million – For an Automobile Accident
$1.7 Million – For a Premises Liability
$1 Million – For Negligent Security

Top 20 Jury Verdicts badge Best of the Best Attorneys badge Best of the Bar Bill Zoeller LCA: Proven Trial Lawyers badge Litigator of the Year 2023

Awards

  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers
  • American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Client Satisfaction
  • Rue Rating Best Attorneys of America
  • Continental Who’s Who
  • South Florida Legal leader’s Top Rated Lawyers
  • DK Global’s The Golden Advocate
  • Who’s Who Top Lawyers
  • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
  • Top Lawyer – Top Rated Lawyer in South Florida
  • Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star 2010 to present
  • American Registry Top Attorney’s 2011 to present
  • AV Preeminent Attorney 2012 to present
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