Our office is conveniently located in Clearwater on Gulf to Bay Boulevard. We have been at the same location for over 20 years. My assistant/paralegal, Antoinette has been with my office for over 20 years. Our investigators have over 25 years experience as local police officers. You can be assured we are here for the long-term, committed to serve you.
Education
City University of New York (1981)
B. A., Psychology
Magna Cum Laude Graduate
Editor-in-chief of university newspaper
Bnai Zion Gold Medal Award
Dean's List
Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
Phi Alpha Theta International History Honor Society
Hofstra University School of Law (New York- 1984)
J. D., Honors graduate
President's International Law and Business Society
Moot Court
Moot Court Judge
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Admitted to the Florida Bar (1985)
Admitted to the New York Bar (1985)
Admitted to Washington D. C. Bar (1989)
United States District Court Eastern District of New York (1986)
United States District Court Southern District of New York (1986)
United States District Court Middle District of Florida (1986)
United States Court of Appeals (1987)
United States Supreme Court (2000)
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Professional Experience:
Assistant State Attorney - (1985-1990)
Successfully litigated capital, felony, misdemeanor and juvenile crimes.
Served as lead trial attorney for 2 divisions.
William E. Gottfried, P. A. - (1990-Present)
I maintain a full-service law firm with emphasis in criminal and personal injury. Successfully handled thousands of criminal cases, litigating in both state and federal court.
Teaching Experience:
Instructor, Florida Prosecuting Attorney Assoc.-DUI and Advanced DUI Trial School
Featured Lecturer, University of Florida Prosecuting Attorney Assoc.-DUI and Advanced DUI Trial School
Instructor- Florida Bar Association (Criminal Law)
Adjunct Law Professor-Tampa College
Adjunct Law Professor-St. Petersburg College Instructor- People's Law School
Judge ABA Southeastern Regional Trial Competition
Stetson College of Law- Bar Mentor Program
Stetson College of Law- Judge Moot Court Finals
Stetson College of Law-Judge National Invitational Trial Competition
Alternative Dispute Resolution Panels:
Mediation
Federal, Middle District of Florida Certified Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Certified County Court Mediator
Florida Supreme Court Certified Mortgage Foreclosure Mediator
United States Postal Service Certified Mediator
Arbitration
American Arbitration Association
Collins Center for Public Policy
Florida Bar Association
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board
National Association of Security Dealers
Honorary Mention:
Appointed by Chief Judge to represent Pinellas and Pasco Counties (Sixth Circuit) Dependency Summit
Appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to Investigate Mediator Misconduct
Appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to Prosecute Mediator Misconduct
Appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to Serve on the Mediation Qualifications Board (MQB)
Letter of Commendation from the Ambassador of Lithuania for successful defense of its citizen