
William D. Ortiz

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3344 Peachtree Road, NESuite 2400Atlanta, GA 30326
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T: 404.832.9545F: 404.875.9433
William "Will" Ortiz focuses his practice on complex civil litigation with an emphasis on catastrophic injury, products liability, premises liability, and mass torts. Prior to joining the firm, Will served as a law clerk for the Honorable Charles J. Bethel of the Supreme Court of Georgia. This experience gave Will an invaluable perspective into the inner workings of Georgia's highest court, including in-depth applications of complicated Georgia appellate procedure and how to best frame trial records for appellate review. Will also worked for the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights litigation department and previously operated communications for a U.S. Senator.
Will earned both his undergraduate and Juris Doctor from University of Georgia, making him a proud double Dawg. In his spare time, Will enjoys traveling and has traveled to over 70 countries, having studied in 18 of them. He also coaches high school mock trial and is a devoted husband and dog dad.
Practice Areas
Education
University of Georgia, B.A., 2016
All-American Mock Trial Award
Senior Representative, Students for Latino Empowerment
A-Team, Undergraduate Mock Trial Association
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2020
President, Hispanic Law Student Association
Executive Board, Moot Court Board
Appellate Litigation Clinic
Finalist, Richard B. Russell Moot Court Competition
National Finalist, Mockingbird National Mock Trial Tournament
Bar & Court Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Awards & Recognitions
National Order of Barristers
Kellie R. Casey Award for Outstanding Oral Advocacy
Professional & Community Activities
Georgia Hispanic Bar Association
Georgia Latino Legal Fund
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute (DRI), 2022 Retail & Hospitality Seminar Marketing Committee Member
Joseph H. Lumpkin Inn of Court
Georgia Legal History Foundation
University of Georgia School of Law, Latino Alumni Association, Board Member
News & Publications
- Georgia’s “New” Apportionment StatuteLegal Alert, May 17, 2022
- Law360, April 8, 2022
- HR.com
- Apportionment After HatcherACC Georgia Newsletter, 4th Quarter 2021, December 13, 2021
- Legal AlertNovember 29, 2021
- Daily Report, October 20, 2021
- Daily Report
Brannon Arnold & William Ortiz, Proceed With Caution: How E-Scooter Companies Can Protect Riders and Themselves, Fulton Daily Report (2019).