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49 years, 3,281 cases
49 years, 6,562 cases
49 years, 2,187 cases
619 Chestnut St
Clearwater, FL, 337565336
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1973 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Excellence in Pro Bono | Clearwater Bar Assn. | 2006 |
National Leadership Award | National Republican Party | 2000 |
Meritorious service, Chairman | Grievance committee 6A. Florida Bar | 1988 |
Unlawful Practice of Law Committee | Florida Bar | 1983 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Wm. G. Pontrello P.A. | 1973 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Clearwater Bar Association | Treasurer | 1987 - 1988 |
Clearwater Bar Association | Director | 1985 - 1986 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
Stetson University College of Law | law | 1973 |
Southern Illinois University | Bachlor Of Arts | 1969 |
Posted by clete
February 14, 2015
Sidney Kilgore, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Bill Pontrello professionally for nearly 30 years, and his reputation in the community for integrity, professionalism, and legal competence is outstanding.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Sidney Kilgore, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Bill Pontrello professionally for nearly 30 years, and his reputation in the community for integrity, professionalism, and legal competence is outstanding.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Haydee Oropesa, Criminal defense Attorney on May 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bill is an excellent lawyer and wonderful individual, the perfect advocate.
Thomas Donnelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have know this lawyer since I began in Clearwater, Florida 34 years ago. He is a very knowledgeable and caring attorney. I would not hesitate to send a client to him.
Wendi Hall-Gonzales, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer as a highly skilled and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. Over my career as a family law attorney, I have referred many clients to him with excellent results when it counted most!
Timothy Sullivan, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 29, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I am familiar with Bill's work both as opposing counsel on matters from when I was a prosecutor and now as a fellow defense attorney. His reputation is of the highest caliber among the lawyers in the Tampa Bay criminal justice system and I would recommend his services without reservation.
Loren Pincus, Criminal defense Attorney on May 16, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Bill for several years in my capacity as a prosecutor as well as a fellow private attorney in the community. I have always enjoyed dealing with him. He is extremely professional and a tremendous advocate on behalf of his clients.
Richard Alexander, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 22, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bill knows everyone in the Tampa Bay area. I have always been impressed that when he enters a courtroom and everyone gravitates towards him because he is so gregarious and approachable. He is uniquely insightful and always willing to discuss strategy and tactics. I am proud to be a fellow member of the Florida Bar with attorneys like Bill.
Robert Heyman, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 26, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
. I have known Bill for 27 years, first as opposing counsel while I served as a prosecutor, and for the past 13 years as a fellow criminal defense attorney. He has earned a solid reputation as an ethical and highly competent advocate for his clients. I strongly endorse his work.
Roger Futerman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 21, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
William is an excellent lawyer and does a fine job for his clients.
Frank Russo, Criminal defense Attorney on May 28, 2009
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Bill Pontrello has been practicing law for more that three decades in the Clearwater, Florida area. As a result, he has an intimate knowledge of the customs & practices of our local judges. Your further investigation of this attorney will reveal that he has a well earned reputation for outstanding work in his defense of DUI & criminal cases. In addition to providing his clients with the highest level of legal representation, Bill Pontrello has demonstrated an impressive commitment to our local community through his extensive pro bono service. You can feel confident that this lawyer not only has significant experience, but also places a high priority on his client's best interests. .
Marc Pelletier, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 10, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Bill is a fixture in the Pinellas County Criminal Justice System and has a tremendous amount of experience in our local courtrooms. He knows the system inside out. Bill combines agressive advocacy with an upbeat and positive personality that gets him what he wants from judges and prosecutors alike. I endorse this lawyer's work.
Bjorn Brunvand, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 23, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Bill has an outstanding reputation among judges, lawyers and clients. He has an excellent knowledge of the law and is a great advocate. It is without hesitation that I recomend Bill to anyone in need of his services.
Garry Potts, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 22, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Mr. Pontrello for twenty years as opposing counsel when I was a prosecutor and as a fellow attorney in Pinellas County. Without hesitation I endorse his work. Mr. Pontrello has long been regarded as one of the finest attorneys in the Tampa Bay area based upon his legal work and his reputation in the legal community.
Erik Lombillo, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 16, 2008
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had the pleasure of working on the opposing side of Guy Pontrello while I was a prosecutor. Guy was a firm advocate, but always respectful, and cared very much about the outcome of his clients' matters. Without hesitation, I recommend his services as I know him to be a skilled trial lawyer. He has my highest respect.
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