About William A. Kempner
William A. "Bill" Kempner III is a personal injury attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida — He joined the Florida Bar in 1994 and has been practicing law for over 30 years. Bill is currently an associate at Morgan & Morgan, a firm located at 313 North Monroe Street, Suite 401, Tallahassee, FL 32301. The firm handles cases in personal injury, workers' compensation, and products liability — Born in Belleville, New Jersey, in 1967, Bill moved to Florida during his childhood. He pursued higher education at Columbia University in New York City, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990. During his time at Columbia, he was active in athletics, playing baseball and football for the Columbia Lions, and served as the President of his fraternity.
To support his studies, Bill worked as an ironworker with The Iron Workers' Union, Local 399 in Camden, New Jersey. After completing his undergraduate studies, Bill attended the University of Florida's Fredric G. Levin College of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in 1993 — He was admitted to the Florida Bar on July 19, 1994. His early legal career began as an insurance defense attorney in Orlando, Florida. Over time, he became a managing partner in a statewide insurance defense firm. However, Bill grew increasingly disillusioned with the treatment of injury victims within the insurance industry.
This led him to establish his own firm, focusing on advocating for accident victims across Florida. His experience in insurance defense has provided him with valuable insights that benefit his clients. In 2014, Bill joined Morgan & Morgan, where he continues to represent accident victims throughout North Florida. He has been a frequent lecturer on various legal topics at seminars and educational conferences and has successfully handled many appellate issues. His practice areas include personal injury, workers' compensation, and products liability, encompassing cases such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall incidents, and defective product claims. Bill has achieved notable successes in his career, securing significant settlements for his clients.
For instance, he obtained a $3.1 million settlement in a personal injury case in 2019 and a $2 million settlement in a car accident case in 2021. These outcomes reflect his dedication to achieving favorable results for those he represents. Outside of his professional endeavors, Bill is a member of the Florida State Bar's Workers' Compensation Section. He is also active in the local community, contributing to various initiatives and organizations. His experience and commitment to his clients have established him as a respected figure in the legal community.
