William F. Rhodes is an Attorney and proficient litigator.
He is a peer review rated A.V. Preeminent lawyer with Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating.
Mr. Rhodes has over 20 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation and appeals. Mr. Rhodes takes a value-based approach to the cases he works on for his clients.
Litigation can be costly if not managed properly. He will strive to obtain the best results for his clients at the lowest cost. In representing his clients, he will evaluate each case early on and develop a strategy to achieve the best potential result.
The results, whether through an early settlement, through final judgment after trial, or through an appeal, if necessary. He will also communicate frequently with his clients to refine that strategy during the course of each case toward ultimate resolution.
Experience
For more than 20 years, William F. Rhodes has represented a diverse group of clients in litigation matters. At the appellate and trial court levels; in State and Federal courts in Florida and in other jurisdictions. He has been admitted to practice in specific cases (pro hac vice) pending in the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Georgia and the Southern District of Iowa.
He has represented clients in private arbitration proceedings and in cases pending before the American Arbitration Association in areas such as New York, Baltimore, and Miami.
Mr. Rhodes has represented telecommunications and technology companies, real estate developers, condominium and homeowners associations, and multiple companies in the health care field in litigation. These proceedings involve business and contract disputes, landlord/tenant law, employment matters, real estate litigation, and other matters.
Finally, Mr. Rhodes has developed a significant appellate practice over the years. He does his own appeals. He has represented his clients in appeals after trial court proceedings in order to preserve a good result in their favor; or to correct an error that may have occurred in lower court proceedings.
Education
- University of Miami, J.D. magna cum laude, 1999
- Columbia University, B.A. magna cum laude, 1993
Admitted to Practice
- Member of the Florida Bar since 1999
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida since 2001
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida since 2003
