William B Bracken, Jr.

William B Bracken, Jr.: Attorney with Bracken & Bergwall, P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

William B. Bracken, Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Lilburn, Georgia. William attended Florida State University and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Criminology and Spanish in 1995. William attended Florida State University College of Law and obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1999. Immediately after graduating from law school, William moved to Lakeland, Florida and began practice in the areas of insurance, injury, and general civil litigation in Polk County, Florida and throughout the state. Since beginning practice in 1999, William has handled and tried all types of insurance and injury cases.

William has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. William is a member of the Polk County Trial Lawyers, the Lakeland Bar Association, and the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. William is also a Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.

William and his wife, Ashley, have two children and reside in Lakeland, Florida.

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Areas of Practice (76)

  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Appeals
  • Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Automobile Insurance
  • Automobile Insurance Coverage
  • Automobile Liability
  • Extra Contractual Insurance Claims
  • First and Third Party Insurance
  • First Party Insurance
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Insurance Mediation
  • Personal Liability
  • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists
  • Insurance Defense
  • Automobile Insurance Defense
  • Automobile Insurance Fraud Defense
  • Automobile Liability Defense
  • Extra Contractual Insurance Defense
  • First and Third Party Insurance Defense
  • First Party Insurance Defense
  • General Liability Defense
  • Insurance Coverage Defense
  • Insurance Defense Subrogation
  • Insurance Fraud Defense
  • Personal Liability Defense
  • Property Damage Defense
  • Self Insured Defense
  • Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Defense Litigation
  • Federal Litigation
  • Trial Practice
  • Negligence
  • Negligence Defense
  • Personal Injury
  • Accidents
  • Aquatic Injuries
  • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
  • Automobile Negligence
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Boating Accidents
  • Bodily Injury
  • Brain Injury
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Commercial Vehicle Liability
  • Dog Bites
  • Head Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Injuries
  • Personal Injury Appeals
  • Personal Injury Defense
  • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
  • Power Line Contact Injury
  • Severe Burns
  • Slip and Fall
  • Spinal Injury
  • Third Party Wrongful Death
  • Whiplash
  • Wrongful Death
  • Products Liability
  • Airbag Injury
  • Automotive Crashworthiness
  • Automotive Design Liability
  • Automotive Products Liability
  • Automotive Restraints
  • Bicycle Products Liability
  • Vehicle Rollovers
  • Torts
  • Civil Liability
  • Intentional Torts
  • Tort Defense
  • Tort Liability
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.A., Criminology and Spanish, 1995
Law School Attended:
Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, Florida; 1999, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
ISLN:
914594244

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/03/12 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/10/10 in Personal Injury Mediation

    Mr. Bracken is what every practicing lawyer should aspire to be....diligent, ethical, selfless and socially conscious. He is a throwback to the days when law was regarded more as an esteemed profession than an avaracious business. Mr. Bracken is a go... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/10/10 in Personal Injury Defense

    Bill is an excellent lawyer with the highest legal ability and ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/16/10 in General Practice

    EXCELLENT LAWYER

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/11/10 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/08/10 in Personal Injury

    I have had a number of litigation matters with Mr. Bracken. I can not recommend him high enough. His abilities and standards are beyond reproach. The highest rating is recommended for Mr. Bracken.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/09/10 in Personal Injury

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 09/26/09 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/08/10 in Civil Litigation

    Bill is a great jury lawyer who has different speeds and knows how to turn it on and turn it off--and has the heart of a competitor--also, his word is his bond

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/08/10 in Personal Injury

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Mr Bracken took the time to put it in language I could understand. He showed me that people care and that it is not always about the numbers. He is both compassionate and understanding. When Mr Bracke...

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