William Joseph Tonelli III

William Joseph Tonelli III

also known as Bill Tonelli

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Wrongful death Lawyer at Winter Park, FL
Practice Areas: Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Car Accidents ... +2 more

157 E. New England Ave, Suite 340, Winter Park, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Tonelli Law

157 E. New England Ave, Suite 340, Winter Park, FL, 32789

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William Joseph Tonelli III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

33 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Donna | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Outstanding Results!

If you ever need a law firm to represent you, you're first and last call should be with the Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier &SOS Law firm. Car accidents resulting in painful injuries are bad enough by themselves. Unfortunately, the ensuing mental torture that comes with dealing with in...surance companies levels a different kind of pain on both the injured and on the families. Thankfully, we found a friend and ally in William "Bill" Tonelli of the Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier &SOS Law firm. No one should ever have to endure the mental pain, financial drain and emotional torture from fighting a big insurance company. But if you want justice, hiring a first class law firm is a must. What my family got from Bill and the rest of the staff, went beyond our expectations. In short, they were responsive. Every call was answered or immediately returned, no exceptions over the year long process. They made legal lingo understandable and explained all of my options. Laws and insurance policies are extremely complicated and the processes governing them are even more so. Bill translated every document into layman's terms. Liza Guzman, an angel working at the firm, made every process easy and facilitated every aspect of processing documents and arranging appointments for doctors and depositions. Everyone; but especially Bill, was patient with me and my endless questions. They knew that confidence and peace only comes by patiently listening and not talking down or over your client. Finally and at the end of the day, they get results. While I'm not at liberty to disclose my final settlement. It was way beyond my expectations and without the additional stress of having to go through a trial. My heart felt thanks goes out to Bill, Liza and Ken. And, while it's impossible to undo an accident, you can gain some sense of being made whole again. Donna

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended

I can highly recommend Mr. Tonelli and his excellent staff. I brought my case to him with a very tight time frame, and he exceeded my expectations in meeting all the deadlines, as well as securing a terrific settlement for me. Mr. Tonelli's communication was clear, and he always kept me updated. I... am very pleased with Mr. Tonelli's handling of my case!

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent Work From Mr. Tonelli

I was involved in a serious automobile accident in when my car was hit by a car that was out of control. My car rolled 3 times and I sustained many injuries. While in the trauma center, my son called Bob Dellecker to report what had happened, as I had used him before. Several days later Bill Tonell...i drove 4 hours to visit me and to get the details of the accident. Through the whole process, there was never a time when I called Bill and he didn't return my calls. He is extremely professional and caring. He treated me as if I was his only client, and I know I wasn't. I would not hesitate to recommend Bill Tonelli to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney. The end result was wonderful and so was all the help I got from the firm and from Mr. Tonelli in particular. He is a tremendous asset to the firm.

Posted by Colin | December 12, 2013 | Car Accidents

Very good experience - property damage and insurance case.

I was very satisfied with William Tonelli representing me in a property damage/insurance claim case. Relative to most cases that his firm handles, my situation had very little money at stake, but I never felt that way working with William. He kept me updated constantly on what was going on between al...l the participating parties. He was always available when I needed to contact him and always made me feel like I was his main concern. I was involved in a three car accident resulting from the fault of one of the other drivers. The driver's insurance company retroactively voided her coverage, leaving me in a bad spot. However, the accident occurred while she was in the process of working at her job - making her employer liable. I tried for months to civilly handle the situation directly with the company and they continuously refused to cooperate. Once William took the case, he was able to get the company's insurance to quickly respond and work with us on compensation for the damages and other ensuing costs. He negotiated diligently and was able to secure a settlement that was very favorable. Throughout the life of the case, William was also helpful with other non-related legal questions that I had concerning my business and education. He never hinted that his time spent in these discussions was burdensome and he offered a lot of valuable insights into matters outside of my case free of charge. I believe William Tonelli is hard working and thoughtful and would recommend him to anyone seeking council.

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William Joseph Tonelli III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric LaRue

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an outstanding attorney. He and his firm have a well earned reputation of obtaining great results for their clients. You will be in good hands with Bill."

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K. Goff

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bill is a very knowledgeable and reliable attorney and friend. He works very hard for his clients and I am happy to endorse him."

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Andrew Doyle

Wrongful death lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is a spectacular lawyer, talented and knowledgeable, adept and ready and willing to help. Clients who hire him can rest assured that he will properly address their claims and protect their rights. I endorse him without reservation or hesitation."

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Nicholas Primrose

Medical malpractice lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an exceptional injury attorney. He takes pride in representing his clients vigorously. He is also very involved in the legal community and will be an asset to you in your legal matters."

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Michael De Canio

Personal injury lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bill sets himself apart from many lawyers by his willingness to go beyond what is expected. He thoroughly examines the issues, guides the client through every step of the process, and genuinely cares about his cases. I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer."

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Bhavik Patel

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William is an intelligent, hard working, and exceptional attorney. He works diligently on every case and provides his clients with excellent representation. I highly recommend William for any civil matters."

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Sean Harnage

Unknown lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Congelossi

Litigation lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely professional and hard-working. All around great guy."

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Ritvik Raturi

Litigation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the distinct pleasure of working with William. He is goal driven, compassionate, dedicated and always works towards excellence. For these reasons I highly recommend William Tonelli."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Awesome Attorneys, Orlando Family Magazine

2025

Client Champion Award - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Awesome Attorneys, Orlando Family Magazine

2024

Client Champion Award - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Awesome Attorneys, Orlando Family Magazine

2023

Client Champion Award - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2022

Awesome Attorneys, Orlando Family Magazine

2022

Client Champion Award - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2015

Award of Excellence, Orange County Bar Association

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Managing Partner, Tonelli Law

2013 - 2023

Attorney, Dellecker, Wilson, King, McKenna, Ruffier & Sos, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Florida)

Trial Attorney

2012 - Present

Florida Bar

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Attorney Member

2025 - 2025

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee

Chair

2025 - 2025

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee

Vice Chair

2022 - 2025

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee

Attorney Member

2015 - 2020

UCP of Central Florida

Executive Council Member

2014 - 2015

Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section - Holidays All Year Long Fundraiser

Chair

2013 - 2014

Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section - Holidays All Year Long Fundraiser

Chair

2012 - 2013

Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section - Holidays All Year Long Fundraiser

Co-chair

2011 - 2012

Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section - Holidays All Year Long Fundraiser

Attorney Member

2010 - 2011

Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section - Holidays All Year Long Fundraiser

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Schwabe v. City of Orlando

Verdict in favor of Plaintiff

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Education

2012

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Central Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Barry School of Law

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Languages

English

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