Orlando, Florida Personal Injury Attorney:William Ruffier
Areas of Practice
- wruffier@dwklaw.com
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- Local: (407) 244-3000
- Toll-free: (888) 726-6735
Education
- University of Florida, B.S. in Finance (1983)
- University of Florida College of Law, J.D. (1986)
Professional Certification
- ’AV’ Rating, Martindale Hubbell
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Certification
Courts Admitted to Practice
- All Courts of the State of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
Professional Associations
- Orange County Bar Association
- Central Florida Medical Malpractice Claims Council
- President (1998-1999)
- The Florida Bar
- Client Security Fund Committee (1993-1996)
- Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
- American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America)
- American Board of Trial Advocates
Professional Distinctions
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Recognized as one of Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend (2005-2006)
- “Best of the Bar” recognition by Orlando Business Journal (2005-2006)
- Recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer by Law & Politics (2006-2007, 2009-2010)
Published Work and Lectures
- Lecturer, National Business Institute, “Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers.” (2007)
- Lecturer, National Business Institute, “Handling Medical Negligence Cases in Florida.” (2004)
- Author, “The Medical Expert Witness Loophole: Should We Call It The Retired Physicians Employment Act?” Trial Advocate Quarterly. (January 1991)
Civic and Social Organizations
- Central Florida Fair, Board of Directors
- Executive Committee (2008-present)
- Central Florida Gator Club, Board of Directors
- President (2004-05)
- Trinity Lutheran Church, Assistant Executive Director
- Boy Scouts of America
- Central Florida Council Executive Board
- General Counsel (2008-present)
- Vice President of Administration (2008-07)
- Vice President, Council Camping Programs
- Eagle Scout
- Central Florida Council Executive Board
- Boy Scouts of America