About William Matthew
William Matthew Kowtko earned his Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, graduating in 2013. He arrived at law school after undergraduate studies and completed the J.D. program in a period that included coursework across core areas of American law. His time at Barry placed him in classrooms and clinics where theory met practice, preparing him for the next steps in a legal career.
Early in his legal training Kowtko took internships that exposed him to firm life and legal workflows. In 2012 he served as an intern at Cohen Battisti. The following years brought further practical experience when he interned at Sean Smallwood, P.A. in 2014. Those positions gave him a perspective on how small and midsize firms operate and how legal matters move from intake to resolution.
Kowtko is licensed to practice law in Florida. He maintains ties to local professional circles and holds membership in professional organizations. Colleagues describe him as steady and detail-oriented in day-to-day work, and he has stayed involved in matters that kept him close to courtroom procedures and client interactions during his early post-law school roles.
His career path so far has been shaped by steady, practical steps rather than headline cases. He built experience incrementally through internships and early legal work. That approach has informed how he approaches files and client matters: methodically, with attention to documents and deadlines. He has not sought public profiles or extensive media coverage, preferring to focus on the work itself and the legal tasks at hand.
As of 2026 Kowtko continues to practice law in Florida. He keeps a practical, matter-focused approach to representation and remains engaged in the legal community in the state. His current practice centers on serving clients and handling legal matters within Florida.
