William G. Spratt

Bill brings more than 35 years of extensive experience in trial litigation to provide strategic, steadfast defense in medical malpractice cases. Bill’s work involves high-stakes, high-exposure claims covering all aspects of medicine, including neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology and more.

Bill began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Major Offense Bureau of the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office. There, he developed a foundation of critical trial skills, from communicating with juries to building credibility with judges and adversaries.

Bill later joined the trial team at Bower & Gardner, where he built a robust medical malpractice defense practice. In 1994, he joined three colleagues in founding Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt; following their vision, the firm has evolved to be a preeminent law firm with an unparalleled trial record.

Although he has served in leadership roles throughout the legal community, including tenure as president of the Nassau-Suffolk Trial Lawyers’ Association, Bill is most proud of his time spent volunteering with the Little League Challenger Division, a baseball program for youth with physical and intellectual challenges. For 10 years, he handled coaching duties as well as fundraising and logistics. Bill credits this experience for giving him additional insight and empathy – traits he applies in the courtroom.   

Honors & Recognitions

Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers®

• New York Metro: 2007 – 2023

The Best Lawyers in America^®

• Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2012 – 2024
• Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2011 – 2024
• Litigation – Insurance, 2024
• “Lawyer of the Year”
  • Long Island- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2017, 2020 and 2024
  • Long Island- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2018
  • New York City- Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2016
  • New York City- Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2014

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent^®

America's Most Honored Professionals, 2014 – 2020

• Top 1%, 2020, 2015, 2014
• Top 5%, 2019
• Top 10%, 2016

Top Attorneys in New York Metro Area, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014

AWO Top Rated Lawyer, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2014

New York's Top Attorneys, 2013

New York Area Top Lawyers, 2008, 2007

Community & Professional

New York State Bar Association

American Bar Association

Suffolk County Bar Association

Nassau-Suffolk Trial Lawyers’ Association

• Former President
• Board of Directors

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