William A. Blancato

William A. Blancato

3.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 41 years

Construction and development Lawyer at Winston Salem, NC
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration

633 W 4th St Ste 150, Winston Salem, NC

About William

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Construction and Development 75%

Have represented owners, general contractors and subcontractors since 1987. Served as General Counsel for large regional general contractor for six years. Experienced in contract negotiation/preparation and disputed resolution.

39 years | 100 cases

75%
Litigation 10%

Have tried cases in state and federal court throughout North Carolina and have argued cases in 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, NC Supreme Court and NC Court of Appeals. Have handle broad variety of matters including construction, business disputes, employment, professional liability, municipal liability, aviation and personal injury (plaintiff and defense).

42 years | 500 cases

10%
Mediation 10%

Have mediated complex multi-party construction disputes, wrongful death, business disputes and personal injury.

34 years | 600 cases

10%
Arbitration 5%

Have arbitrated construction, business, employment and personal injury cases.

34 years | 50 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 41 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1985

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Location

Law Offices of William A. Blancato

633 W 4th St Ste 150, Winston Salem, NC, 27101-2756

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William A. Blancato's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

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Posted by Tim | July 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Disappointing

In my experience with Mr. Blancato, I found him to be easily influenced by theatrics and false narratives instead of guided by the facts and the law. It was very disappointing.

Posted by Boyce | May 01, 2013

Quality, tenacity with a real core value.

If you are looking for an attorney to do the right thing, provide results and fight to the wire, Bill Blancato gets my vote. I have had several occasions to utilize his services and he has proven to be competent, thorough and a real straight shooter. He has an uncanny ability to cut through the cha...se and get results in an honest and tactful manor. He is knowledgeable, persistent and well informed.

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is highly knowledgeable, fair minded and a tough litigator. He is also an excellent mediator."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2007

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Member, Doughton Blancato PLLC

2007 - 2013

General Counsel, John S. Clark Company, LLC

2003 - 2006

Member, Blancato Doughton & Hart, PLLC

1997 - 2002

Member, McCall Doughton & Blancato

1994 - 1997

Partner, Bennett & Blancato

1987 - 1994

Partner, Hendrick Zotian Bennett & Blancato

1984 - 1987

Associate, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice

1983 - 1984

Law Clerk, U.S. Claims Court

Associations

1985 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association (Construction and Litigation Sections)

Member

1985 - Present

Forsyth County Bar Association

Member

1985 - 2016

American Bar Assocation (Litigation Section and member Forum on the Construction Industry)

Member

Education

1983

Duke University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

City University of New York, Queens College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

North Carolina Bar Assocation Construction Section Conference

Modifying Subcontracts to Anticipate a Multi-Party Dispute

2008

Making ADR Work for You and Your Projects

Controlling Your Own Destiny: You Can with Mediation

2006

NBI Seminar

Managing Complex Construction Issues in North Carolina

2006

City of Greensboro Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program

Recent Developments in Construction Law

2005

NC Subcontractor Association Annual Meeting

NC Lien and Prompt Payment Law for Subcontractors

Publications

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