WILLIAM J.

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.
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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

JURIS DOCTOR a* Loyola University of Chicago Law School 1983

BACHELORS OF ARTS a* University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN 1980
BAR ADMISSION, Illinois, 1983
Loyola University Leadership and Service Award
First Alternate, 1983 Mock Trial Team
Street Law Teacher, Project New Pride
Elected Student Bar Association Representative
Chairman, Graduation Committee
Court Admissions
a U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1983
a Trial Bar, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1997
a U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 1983
a U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 2001
a U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin 2002

WILLIAM FLORIANO, CONTINUED

Professional Associations and Memberships
a Chicago Bar Association
a Illinois State Bar Association

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.