William S. Williams (P.A.)

William S. Williams (P.A.), Aviation Attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida

Over 39 years of legal practice · focused on Aviation, Car Accidents, and Class Action · 4.9/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

Managing PartneratLytal, Reiter, Smith Ivey & Fronrath

West Palm Beach, FL

Practicing aviation in West Palm Beach since 1987.

39+
Years practicing
4.9 ★
4 client reviews
3
Bar admissions

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William S. Williams (P.A.) is a managing partner based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Aviation, Car Accidents, and Class Action. William has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lytal, Reiter, Smith Ivey & Fronrath. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Based in
West Palm Beach, FL
Experience
over 39 years
Known for
Aviation · Car Accidents · Class Action
  • Handles Aviation, Car Accidents, and Class Action matters from West Palm Beach, FL.
  • Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About William S. Williams (P.A.): William S. Williams (P.A.) is a managing partner based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Aviation, Car Accidents, and Class Action. William has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lytal, Reiter, Smith Ivey & Fronrath. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Areas of practice

William's practice areas in West Palm Beach

William concentrates on aviation, car accidents, class action, environmental, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case William handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Aviation cases in West Palm Beach, Florida

William takes aviation matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Car Accidents cases in West Palm Beach, Florida

William takes car accidents matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Class Action cases in West Palm Beach, Florida

William takes class action matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Environmental cases in West Palm Beach, Florida

William takes environmental matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

General cases in West Palm Beach, Florida

William takes general matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before William agrees to represent you.

Biography

William S. Williams (P.A.), aviation attorney serving West Palm Beach

William S. Williams (P.A.) is a managing partner based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Aviation, Car Accidents, and Class Action. William has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lytal, Reiter, Smith Ivey & Fronrath. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 4 client reviews. William works from West Palm Beach, Florida and takes on aviation matters across the region.

William S. Williams specializes in the practice areas of wrongful death and personal injury from Automobile, Motorcycle, Pedestrian and Commercial Trucking collisions, as well as Product Liability, Maritime, Aviation, Premises Liability, Chemical Exposure, General Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, and Toxic Tort cases throughout Florida and the United States. He has practiced exclusively in this area during his career. William is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, which is the highest level of recognition for attorney competency and experience. He has one of the largest personal injury settlements in the history of Florida. William obtained his first $1 million case before he was thirty years old. He has represented individuals from the State of Florida, the United States, and around the world, who have been catastrophically injured or has lost a family member in a tragedy.

Since 2010, he has obtained verdicts and settlements in excess of One hundred and fifty million dollars. Mr. Williams obtained the largest wrongful death verdict in Alachua County, Florida, at the time, and had the largest verdict in the history of Sumter County, Florida. In 2015 he obtained a 16 million dollar verdict in a class action suit involving inverse condemnation; a state record, as well as prior multimillion dollar verdicts in civil class action cases totaling over $30 million dollars in 2014 and an 18 million dollar verdict in 2011, all State records.

William S. Williams is from one of the oldest families in the United States of America and, more particularly, one of America’s founding families who arrived in the Massachusetts, Bay Colony in 1637. Members of his family were involved in the settlement and protection of the western part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the French and Indian Wars. Rev. Elisha Williams was the fourth President of Yale University and members of his family are some of the most prominent military and religious leaders in Colonial America. Colonel Ephraim Williams was the founder of Williams College. William Williams was a Signer of the Declaration of Independence.

William is also the grandson of Norwegian industrialist Karl Ragnar Fagerberg, who helped develop Norway’s power and water energy systems. Along with his grandfather, William’s mother was active in the Norwegian resistance during German occupation of Norway. William wrote the book “Terror Before Dawn, A Child at War”, based upon his mother’s experiences as a child in Nazi occupied Norway

William is also a fourth generation Floridian and Palm Beach County native. His great-grandfather, Henry J. Sterling, was one of the earliest pioneers of southern Palm Beach County after buying land from Henry M. Flagler, and was a founder of the area in the late 1800s that became Delray Beach. The Williams family was honored by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County for their many contributions to Palm Beach County.

How William handles aviation matters

William S. Williams specializes in the practice areas of wrongful death and personal injury from Automobile, Motorcycle, Pedestrian and Commercial Trucking collisions, as well as Product Liability, Maritime, Aviation, Premises Liability, Chemical Exposure, General Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, and Toxic Tort cases throughout Florida and the United States. He has practiced…

The kind of cases William takes

William reviews new inquiries case-by-case for aviation, car accidents, and class action matters in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where William studied and practices

  • Stetson University College of Law

    J.D. · 1987

  • University of Florida

    B.A. University · 1984

Jurisdictions

William's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court

    1987 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court

    1987 · ACTIVE

  • Florida

    1987 · ACTIVE

William studied at J.D. in Stetson University College of Law and B.A. University in University of Florida.

Law school and academic background

William completed J.D. in Stetson University College of Law and B.A. University in University of Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice William runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

William's legal honors and published work

William has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

William S. Williams (P.A.)'s office in West Palm Beach

William's primary office is at 500 S Australian Avenue, Suite 720, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lytal, Reiter, Smith Ivey & Fronrath

500 S Australian Avenue, Suite 720

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Client feedback

Client reviews of William S. Williams (P.A.) — 4.9/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of William. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing aviation attorneys in West Palm Beach.

4.9

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Hiring guide

How to hire William S. Williams (P.A.) — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new aviation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with William usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

William charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; William will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a aviation attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many aviation matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for William

William discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in aviation practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every aviation matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. William confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

William's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many aviation practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about William S. Williams (P.A.)

  • How much does it cost to hire William for a aviation case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. William walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does William offer a free consultation?

    William charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain William's office. Some aviation attorneys offer free consults — check William's current terms during booking.

  • How long do aviation cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple aviation matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. William gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can William take my case if I'm outside West Palm Beach?

    William is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — William will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with William?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. William will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is William accepting new aviation clients right now?

    William's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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