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WILLIAM J. FLORIANO II
Park Ridge, IL 60068 / 847.334.7720 / wfloriano@comcast.net

Attorney, Litigation Manager, Insurance
Greater Chicago Area

Tenacious, solutions-focused attorney with a comprehensive background in contracts, general liability,
commercial and insurance related litigation, insurance coverage, negotiation, and litigation management. Calm
demeanor in the face of difficulties; successfully manages numerous matters in deadline-driven environments.
Highly versatile; quickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies and situations. Reputation for integrity,
dedication, and work ethic. Effective communicator and liaison, known for building strategic partnerships and
alliances within and without the organization.


CORE COMPETENCIES
Commercial Coverage Litigation, Extracontractual Litigation and Litigation Management Tort Liability Contracts
Products Liability Management of Outside Counsel Multitasking Complex Negotiations Client Relations
Management Legal Bill Review Allegient/Legal-X Legal Invoice Auditing | Case Management Software
Alternative Dispute Resolution Risk Mitigation Cost-Control Strategies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Zurich North America
February 2012 Present -- Schaumburg, Illinois

LITIGATION MANAGEMENT ATTORNEY AUDITOR II | INSURANCE
Providing Litigation Management Services (construction defect, specialties, liability and other commercial
litigation) including auditing legal invoices and special projects to provide great customer service.

William J. Floriano II, Attorney at Law, Chicago, IL (2009-present)
A Chicago based solo practice providing commercial litigation, commercial contracts, litigation management,
insurance coverage, defense and special investigation services to clients.

LITIGATOR | LITIGATION MANAGEMENT ATTORNEY | INSURANCE
Demonstrates cost effective counseling, legal bill review, planning and organizational abilities in proficiently
steering case projects from initiation and discovery through trial, with an emphasis on contract issues, special
investigations, and large property damage claims. Applies strong case management and negotiation skills in
analyzing cases, designing litigation strategies, and resolving issues through settlement, mediation, arbitration,
trials and appeals in order to obtain optimum outcomes.

Enhanced operational performance by successfully managing new and long pending US litigation files
for nationwide manufacturer and service provider, resulting in a 15% case resolution within three
months.
Organized and was accountable for managing new claims and existing diverse caseload of North
American commercial litigation matters in various stages of completion for corporate client.
Retained and managed outside counsel; reviewed bills; communicated legal advice to company
personnel regarding commercial transactions for national corporate client.
Managed and wrote bid protest re World Trade Center Transportation Hub.
Obtained dismissal for commercial client in suit resulting from special investigation matter.
Obtained nonsuit from individual claimant in contractual claim against commercial client.

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Nielsen, Zehe & Antas, PC, Chicago, IL (2006-2009)
A Chicago based law firm providing contracts, commercial litigation, insurance coverage, and defense services
for clients throughout the United States.

SENIOR LITIGATION ATTORNEY
Oversaw a diverse range of complex, high-exposure matters for small to large clients on a nationwide scale.
Spearheaded all facets of case development, including designing and executing litigation strategies, negotiating
with adverse parties, counseling clients, and supporting partners in developing cost-effective and innovative
case resolutions.


Successfully achieved seven-figure recovery in Utah for insurance agent malpractice and multiple six-
figure recoveries in Oklahoma and Illinois.
Proactively marketed services to generate and maintain client base.
Played a lead role in representing clients involved in litigation construction, fire/explosion, and product
liability matters in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas,
and Utah.

Clausen Miller, PC, Chicago, IL (1998-2006)
A law firm engaged in civil litigation with approximately 150 on-staff attorneys and managing claim sizes ranging
from $100K to millions.

SENIOR TRIAL ATTORNEY
Oversaw and led a full case load of litigation, contracts, insurance defense, coverage, and special investigation
matters in federal and state courts.
Successfully litigated a seven-figure recovery from a fire/explosion incident resulting in the destruction
of a fitness facility by a balloon advertising company in Arizona.
Obtained a seven-figure recovery from engineering design firm due to a fire in a steel manufacturing
facility in Illinois.
Involved in executing unique damages theory that ultimately resulted in a $120 million verdict in
Missouri.


Fraterrigo, Beranek, Feiereisel & Kasbohm (1992-1998)
A Chicago civil litigation firm providing civil litigation, investigation, counseling, trial, appeal, negotiation and
alternative dispute resolution services to companies and individuals throughout the Midwest.


PARTNER AND & TRIAL ATTORNEY
Managed a full docket of cases in state and federal courts, supervised and trained junior associates and support
staff, marketed firm services to existing and potential clients, performed various administrative duties and
proposed and completed special projects.






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EDUCATION

Bachelors of Arts - University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Juris Doctor - Loyola University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, IL

BAR & COURT ADMISSIONS

State of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Trial Bar, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin


AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Loyola University Leadership and Service Award
First Alternate, Mock Trial Team
Trial Bar, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Street Law Teacher, Project New Pride
Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon on behalf of the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America, which help to raise $4
million each year.