With nearly 40 years of experience as an attorney and litigator, William Berger prides himself on being a businessman who practices law. He applies his business acumen, experience, and concierge-style approach to client service and has become a consultant and trusted advisor to his clients, colleagues and peers. His client list includes banks, insurance companies, businesses, real estate developers and country clubs, as well as numerous individuals.
Mr. Berger lends his years of experience to numerous business and economic development organizations, as well as to community and charitable groups.
President Obama honored Mr. Berger in 2010 with the President’s Call to Service Award, which is the highest honor awarded by the President’s office for extensive service to the community.
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- New York
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
- J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 1970
- B.A., History, State University of New York, 1965
Professional and Community Involvement
- Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Board of Directors
- Dan Marino Foundation, Member, 2011
- Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Trustee Member
- Greater Ft. Lauderdale Alliance, Board Member
- Leadership Council, 2011
- HomeSafe, The Clarence Clemmons Classic, Co-Chair, 2005-2011
- Committee Member, 2000-2005
- International Economic Forum of the Americas, Palm Beach Strategic Forum, Chairman, 2011-2012
- Judicial Nominating Committee, 4th District Court of Appeals, 2009-Present
- North Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, Trustee Member
- Palm Beach State College, Board of Trustees
- Chairman of District Board of Trustees, 2011-2012
- Quebec-Florida Chamber of Commerce, Founding Member
Recognitions
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Commercial Litigation, 2010-2020, 2022-2024
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Litigation – Banking and Finance, Real Estate, 2022-2024
- U.S. News & World Report, “Lawyer of the Year,” Commercial Litigation, 2020, 2022
- Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, “Top Lawyers” 2021
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent ™
- South Florida Business & Wealth, “Leaders In Law Award,” Litigation, 2014
- Super Lawyers magazine, “Super Lawyers Florida,” Business Litigation, 2006-2013
- South Florida Business Journal, “Key Partners,” 2006
- South Florida Business Journal, “Heavy Hitter in Finance,” 2004
- Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, “Business Leader of the Year,” 2009
In the News
- Quoted, “It’s Official: You Are Now a College Student!,” Palm Beach State College News, August 26, 2016
News
- Aug 17, 2023 49 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 Edition
- Aug 18, 2022 48 Attorneys At Greenspoon Marder Listed In The Best Lawyers In America© 2023
- Oct 5, 2021 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized as “Top Lawyers” by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated for 2021
- Sep 3, 2021 Eight Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Featured In The 2021 Business Edition of Best Lawyers® “The Litigation Issue”
- Aug 19, 2021 Greenspoon Marder Partner William Berger Selected As A “Lawyer Of The Year” By Best Lawyers© For 2022
- Aug 29, 2019 7 Attorneys From Greenspoon Marder Featured In The Best Lawyers In America© 2020 “Litigation Issue”
- Nov 14, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Receive 2018 AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell
- Nov 3, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Receive 2017 AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell
- Oct 20, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Supports The Business Development Board Of Palm Beach County’s Annual Gala
- Oct 19, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Supports The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
- Feb 15, 2017 Eight Attorneys From Greenspoon Marder Listed In The Best Lawyers Business Edition 2017
- Jan 29, 2014 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Selected as Finalists for Lifestyle Media Group’s Leaders In Law Award
- Oct 28, 2013 William Berger will be a panelist at the Power Lunch with Tom Hudson & Broward CEOs
- Jan 5, 2012 Governor Rick Scott Reappoints Greenspoon Marder Shareholder to Board of Trustees for Local College
- Aug 29, 2011 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Named Among The Best Lawyers in America® 2012
- May 12, 2010 Greenspoon Marder Receives President’s Call To Service Award
- Mar 3, 2010 Greenspoon Marder Attorney Named as Chairman for Local College
- May 18, 2009 Local Attorney Awarded “Business Leader Of The Year”