Experienced. Determined.
William C. ("Bill")  Garner has extensive experience representing public and private sector clients in a wide array of utility  matters, complex real property law matters, and governmental representation, including: acquisition and divestiture of assets, complex land transactions, large-scale facilities siting disputes, territory disputes, quiet title actions; franchise negotiations; and citizens ballot initiatives. 

Prior Professional Experience
  • Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A., Of Counsel, 2010-2018
  • Florida Public Service Commission, Chief Advisor to the Chairman/Commissioner, 2005-2010;
  • Florida House of Representatives, Committees on Transportation and Domestic Security, Senior Attorney, 2001-2005;
  • Florida House of Representatives, Consumer Affairs Council, Legislative Intern, 1999-2000.

Presentations and Seminars
  • “Shedding Light on Competing Solar Amendments,” Florida Bar CLE Committee and Administrative Law Public Utilities Committee CLE Course – Solar and Renewables: Policies and Practices in Florida, October 28, 2016
  • “Cleaning Up Escheated Property,” 2016 Florida Association of County Attorneys Annual CLE Program, June 30, 2016
  • “Utility Franchise Agreements,” 2014 Florida Association of County Attorneys Annual CLE Program, June 14, 2014 (focus on management and regulation of telecommunications facilities in the rights of way)
  • “Local Government Representation Before the Public Service Commission,” 2012 Florida Association of County Attorneys Annual CLE Program, June 21, 2012
  • “Current Developments in Utility Financing,” 2011 Florida Bar City, County and Local Government Section Annual CLE Program, May 5, 2011
  • “Energy, Climate Change and the 2009 Legislature,” 23rd Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School, July 21-24, 2009 (PSC and the Legislative activities concerning a renewable energy portfolio standard)
  • “Energy, Climate Change and the 2009 Legislature,” 25th Annual Growth Management, Energy, Climate Change and the Environment Short Course, February 18-20, 2009 (conservation measures addressed by the Florida PSC and Legislature)
Professional Certifications and Affiliations
  • The Florida Bar, Member - Administrative Law Section;
       - City, County & Local Government Law     Section;

         - Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
  • Attorneys Title Fund Services, LLC, Member
  • Notary Public

Education
  • J.D., Florida State University, College of Law, 2000 
  • B.A., University of South Florida, 1996: Major - Mass Communications; Minor - Political Science