Atty. William E. Crabill

Atty. William E. Crabill

William E. Crabill is a Partner at the firm's Miami office and focuses on the defense, litigation and trial of personal injury (including catastrophic injury and wrongful death) matters and premises/products liability cases in the state/territorial and federal courts of Florida and the U.S.

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Profile Summary

About William E. Crabill at a glance

William E. Crabill is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. Their practice focuses on slip & fall, product liability, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Educated at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center J.D. (—) and Washington and Lee University B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •U, S, and Virgin Islands Bar. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William E. Crabill is a Partner at the firm's Miami office and focuses on the defense, litigation and trial of personal injury (including catastrophic injury and wrongful death) matters and premises/products liability cases in the state/territorial and federal courts of Florida and the U.S
  • Virgin Islands
  • In addition to representing self-insured individual and corporate defendants directly, Mr. Crabill and his experienced team of associates are routinely retained by domestic and foreign insurance carriers to defend their insureds against claims brought in a variety of jurisdictions
  • Mr. Crabill also has an extensive marine/admiralty background
  • He has represented cruise lines, marine underwriters, protection and indemnity (P&I) clubs, and recreational/commercial vessel owners and operators in maritime casualty and personal injury claims, including: Jones Act negligence
  • unseaworthiness
  • maintenance & cure
  • LHWCA
  • and wrongful death cases, brought by passengers, crewmembers, longshoremen and other third parties (swimmers/fishermen/snorkelers/scuba divers)
  • Mr. Crabill has previously held a U.S
  • Coast Guard master mariner’s license and has experience operating vessels of various tonnages in both coastal and international waters
  • His practice routinely requires foreign travel and Spanish language proficiency
  • Mr. Crabill has lived in South Florida for more than 40 years
  • He received his Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Washington and Lee University in 1989
  • He was awarded his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center in 1996
  • He has spent his entire legal career defending personal injury and wrongful death claims
  • Awards & Recognitions The Best Lawyers in America , Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, recognized since 2023

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Crabill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Crabill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William E. Crabill

Where is William E. Crabill's law office located?
William E. Crabill's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Crabill handle?
William E. Crabill focuses on slip & fall, product liability, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did William E. Crabill go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has William E. Crabill received?
William E. Crabill's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center J.D.
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Washington and Lee University B.A. cum laude
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

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