William Jason Cantrell

William Jason Cantrell

also known as William Cantrell, Will Cantrell

4.4
Rating: 5.5

Licensed for 16 years

Antitrust and trade law Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Law, Employment & Labor, Contracts & Agreements

401 E. Jackson St., Suite 2340, Suite 2340, Tampa, FL

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Antitrust and Trade Law 34%

Will Cantrell handles cases involving unlawful restraints of trade and unfair trade practices, ranging from non-compete disputes, antitrust disputes, false advertising, and deceptive business practices.

17 years

34%
Contracts and Agreements 33%

Will Cantrell handles significant breach of contract disputes. He has particular expertise relating to: (i) sale of a business; (ii) employment agreements; and (ii) restrictive covenants, such as non-compete and non-solicit agreements.

17 years

33%
Employment and Labor 33%

Will Cantrell handles nearly every employment law issue imaginable, including, for example, unpaid wages, commissions, independent contract misclassification, FLSA, ERISA, FMLA, whistleblower claims, severance, and restrictive covenants.

17 years

33%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 12 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2013

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Licensed in Georgia for 16 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2009

Active Member in Good Standing

Location

Cantrell Schuette, P.A.

401 E. Jackson St., Suite 2340, Suite 2340, Tampa, FL, 33602

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William Jason Cantrell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Anna | November 13, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly Recommend

Will Cantrell is a stand-up attorney in the Tampa area. He really takes time to learn about his client's case and drive results. Highly recommend him for your case!

Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Exceptional Experience

William Cantrell was attentive, professional, and truly invested in my situation. He explained every step in clear terms and made a complex process feel manageable. I’d strongly recommend him to anyone looking for trustworthy and effective legal support.

Posted by Jake | October 15, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly Recommended

William Cantrell was professional, responsive, and genuinely cared about my case. He made complex legal issues easy to understand. I’d highly recommend him to anyone seeking reliable legal guidance.

Posted by Nicholas Rizkalla | February 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Employment Law Attorney

As a business owner, I had the pleasure of working with William Cantrell and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. He was knowledgeable, professional, and always available to answer any questions I had. They helped me navigate complex employment laws and regulations, ensuring that my business was i...n compliance and protected. His firm's attention to detail was exceptional and they always went above and beyond to ensure that my interests were protected. Their strong negotiation skills were evident in the favorable outcome of a recent case, and I was thoroughly impressed with their ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all parties involved. I would highly recommend this attorney to any business owner in need of employment law services. They truly care about their clients and are committed to achieving the best possible outcome for their case. Thank you for your exceptional work!

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very bad experience

Our company hired William Cantrell to perform legal services with very specific instructions, then he failed to deliver what he promised, lied about what he said he would do, and billed us for work we did not authorize.

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Experience

Rating:  5.5 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2022

updated on 01/06/2023

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Associations

Society for Human Resource Management

Member

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Member

American Bar Association, Antitrust Law Section

Member

Education

2008

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Florida State University

MA - Masters

2004

Mercer University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section

Advanced Tips on Drafting, Enforcing, and Defeating Restrictive Covenants

2016

South Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association

Best Hiring Practices

2016

Society for Human Resource Management

The DOL's Final Revisions to Overtime Regulations

2016

Central Florida Health Underwriters

Restrictive Covenants: Basically Everything You Need to Know

2015

Air Conditioning Contractors Association

Pay Me Know or Pay Me (More) Later - Avoiding Wage and Hour Lawsuits

2013

Society for Human Resource Management

Health Care Reform

2013

Society for Human Resource Management

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) and Qualified Medical Child Support Orders (QMCSOs) - Employer Obligations, Common Mistakes and Reducing Administrative Costs

2013

National Business Institute

Wage, Hour, and Benefits Issues for Employers

2013

National Business Institute

Health Care Reform for Employers

2012

Society for Human Resource Management

Health Care Reform

2012

Society for Human Resource Management

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) and Qualified Medical Child Support Orders (QMCSOs) – Employer Obligations, Common Mistakes and Reducing Administrative Costs

Publications

2015

Online Legal Brog Independent Contractor Misclassification Initiatives `Spread as Florida Signs Formal Pact with DOL

2009

Columbia Journal of Environmental Law Cleaning Up the Mess: United Haulers, the Dormant Commerce Clause, and Transaction Costs Economics

Languages

English

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