Titans of Trial - Bill Wagner

Bill Wagner hasn’t tried a case since 2008.  But he’s very engaged in – and concerned about – the practice of trial law.  At age 84, he still goes into the office on most days and is actively involved in helping fellow lawyers recover from mistakes in their careers.   If you’re a lawyer and not particularly happy about being one, Bill says you’re not alone.

He’s been involved in petitions before the Florida Supreme Court to amend the rules on lawyer ethics.  He advocates for a complete review of those rules, arguing that the Court needs to examine the conflict between a lawyer’s economic interest and those of the client – and together, weighed again the interests of the public at large.

Bill Wagner sat down with Florida Justice Association Radio host Harvey Bennett in February 2018 to discuss his humble beginnings with his mentor Perry Nichols, changes in the trial law profession over his nearly 60 years in practice, and his view on why current legal practice regulation is failing:

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Bill Wagner is with the Wagner McLaughlin law firm in Tampa, Florida - www.WagnerLaw.com  

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The Titans of Trial podcast, sponsored by the Florida Justice Association Research and Education Foundation, features Florida’s legendary trial attorneys revealing their keys to success – in law practice and in personal life – in their own words.  Behind the sometimes tough courtroom veneer lies the heart of a champion advocate.  Sometimes whimsical, often inspirational, but always with practical advice and lessons, Titans of Trial shares the personal stories of the men and women who’ve made a demonstrated difference to the practice of trial law in Florida.