William Arthur Brightwell IV

William Arthur Brightwell IV

5.0
Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 11 years

Probate Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Probate, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

224 E Garden St, Suite 4, Pensacola, FL

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Probate 25%

Assuring assets and debts left behind after someone deceases are correctly transferred.

12 years | 35 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 11 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2014

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Brightwell Law

224 E Garden St, Suite 4, Pensacola, FL, 32502

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William Arthur Brightwell IV's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Jerica | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer.

Mr brightwell is a very knowledgeable person he stands up for whats right he fights hard for you he and his staff Stacy have helped me kept me informed even made me feel important when I felt like giving up he handle everything professionally and I would use him again for anything thanks so much.

Posted by Michelle | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Help with divorce proceedings

On initial phone consultation Attorney Brightwell and his staff was very pleasant. He was very knowledgeable about my situation as well as informative. He guided me through the process and proceedings. I will obtain his legal services as I feel very confident in his advice. Thanks a bunch

Posted by Cathy | May 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great communication and results

When I hired Mr. Brightwell I didn't have high hopes for any positive results and wow was I wrong. He and his team kept me informed every step of the way and took a personal interest in resolution. I will definitely hire him again should I need any additional assistance in legal matters.

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Derek Jacques

Adoption lawyer | Jan 10

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"Mr. Brightwell is an excellent advocate for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need. He is also an asset to the Avvo Community, providing invaluable resources to those seeking help."

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Jan 07

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"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney."

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Andrea Jakob

Unknown lawyer | Dec 20

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"Due to his comments and answers on AVVO, I fully endorse this lawyer"

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Experience

Rating:  4.8 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Admonishment issued in FL, 2021

updated on 11/03/2021

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

2014 - 2020

Attorney, West Florida Law P.A.

Associations

2014 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Member

Education

2012

Southern University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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