Atty. William T. Goran

Atty. William T. Goran

William “Bill” T. Goran is Of Counsel in our Miami, Florida, office.

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William T. Goran is an Of Counsel based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Their practice focuses on employment and workers comp. Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1984) and University of Florida (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association •American Bar Association, workers' compensation division •Dade County Bar Association •Florida Bar Association •Groves at Old Cutler Homeowners Association, Board Member •Workers' Compensation Claims Professionals. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • William “Bill” T. Goran is Of Counsel in our Miami, Florida, office
  • He has over 35 years of workers’ compensation experience defending insurance carriers and employers throughout the construction and hospitality industry
  • In addition, he represents employers and business owners in Fair Labor and Standards Act claims, labor and employment claims, and Americans with Disability Act claims
  • Bill is an established litigation attorney with extensive background in litigating high volume workers’ compensation matters throughout Southern Florida
  • His defense experience includes defending Fortune 500 employers and carriers with varying complex needs
  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by his peers on Martindale-Hubbell, Bill has handled thousands of cases, attended hundreds of Final Merits Hearings, and has been involved in well over 20 reported appellate decisions
  • He is well respected in his field and is often invited to speak at events and conferences for employers and insurance companies regarding various workers’ compensation and employment law topics
  • Prior to joining Hall Booth Smith in 2020, Bill was Partner of his own firm, William T. Goran, P.A., in Miami, Florida, which specialized in all aspects of workers’ compensation litigation
  • He also spent nearly 25 years at another firm in Coral Gables, Florida, that also specialized in workers’ compensation matters as well as general liability claims
  • Bill obtained his Bachelors of Arts at the University of Florida and Juris Doctor at the University of Miami
  • He is admitted to many different courts throughout the state of Florida including the Division of Administrative Hearings - Workers’ Compensation, the Circuit and County Courts of Florida, District Courts of Appeal, and the U.S
  • District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • Bill has been a Board Member with a number of organizations in the Miami area
  • He formerly served on the Board of Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, which provides education and care to at risk children, and is a current member of the board of the Groves at Old Cutler Homeowners Association
  • Bill lives in Miami, Florida, with his wife, daughter, and their dogs
  • Recognition •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Publications •Compensability of Slip and Fall Accidents - Where Are We Since The Florida First District Court of Appeals April 5, 2019 Decision in Valcourt - Williams (The Dog Case) HBS Workers’ Compensation Blog
  • May 26, 2021 In the Press Compensability of Slip and Fall Accidents - Where Are We Since The Florida First District Court of Appeals April 5, 2019 Decision in Valcourt - Williams (The Dog Case) May 26, 2021 Written by: William T. Goran, Esq. For over 75 years now worker’s compensation practitioners have grappled with issues concerning compensability of slip and fall accidents that occurred at work and the evidence is unclear as to why the slip and fall occurred, raising questions regarding whether the accident and injury “arises out of” the employment Hall Booth Smith Opens Miami Office May 4, 2020 MIAMI - May 4, 2020 - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is delighted to announce the opening of a new office in Miami so it can better meet client needs across the Sunshine State
  • The new office is located at 9130 South Dadeland Blvd., Suite 1705, Miami FL 33156
  • It is the firm’s fifth office in Services General Liability Labor & Employment Workers’ Compensation

Practice Areas Explained

William T. Goran's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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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Where is William T. Goran's law office located?
William T. Goran's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William T. Goran handle?
William T. Goran focuses on employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did William T. Goran go to law school?
William T. Goran earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1979).
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What awards or recognition has William T. Goran received?
William T. Goran's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1984
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

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