also known as William "Bill" Sterbinsky, Esq.
William “Bill” Sterbinsky, Esq. is a Florida native that comes from a family of military veterans. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served four years from 2003 to 2007. During his time in the Marines, he worked as a Security Forces Marine and then deployed to Iraq with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, Weapons Company. He spent 10 months in Iraq fighting in the Al Qaim Province, north of the Euphrates River.
After his Discharge, he pursued a history degree at the University of South Florida where he found a passion for all things military. Also, while pursuing his education and dealing with VA claims for himself, he found that the VA system did not operate properly. He witnessed many errors and unjustified delays. This new chapter and understanding propelled him into law school where he studied VA claims.
After graduating law school, he started working for the prosecutor’s office in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, in Florida. One of his greatest achievements was helping build a Veteran’s Treatment Court. A court constructed to offer second chances to veterans that found themselves troubled by the judicial system. Those courts are still actively operating today.
Also, during this time, Bill is a co-founder of a local non-profit called SRQ VETS. He and a few local veterans witnessed many voids within their community that were adding stressors to the lives of veterans. As such, they created a 100% volunteer non-profit that assist local veterans in their times of need. The true value of this non-profit is to take care of our own. This non-profit continues its mission still to this day.
Today, with an experienced team of veterans and the knowledge obtained through the years, Veterans Affairs Law, P.A. continues to provide legal representation to veterans nation-wide. This team helps veterans fight the VA for benefits provided under the law. The team researches service treatment records, military personnel records, command chronologies, prior decisions, helps file claims, argues for discharge upgrades, assists in filing for Board of Correction of Military records, and assists survivor dependents on all matters involving the VA.
These fights can be arduous but the elements or persistence, creativity, and patience have proven to be valuable attributes. We are in Sarasota, FL and serve all veterans, spouses, and dependents--Nation-Wide!!!
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Acquired: 2015
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2601 Cattlemen Rd Ste 406, Sarasota, FL, 34232-6233
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Posted by Theresa, proud MoM | May 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
As a MoM, our Marine suffered injury and guilt after his 4 years. Bill was the only person who was able to reach him mentally in addition to forcing the VA to give him the recognition he earned. We will be forever greatful.
Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
No better than the V.A. itself. To defend mediocrity is to be mediocre. This guy found a guaranteed loophole. Your money for what the V.A. does anyway. Rude,Dismissive and Arrogant , they think they are the only game in town.
We will defend all veterans. However, we will not permit men to speak disrespectfully to women in our office. If you have the need to post a slanderous and incorrect post, then please have the courage to identify yourself. This statement lacks all definitions of decency and integrity.
Posted by Laurie | April 15, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
I am not sure I will even have enough room to wrote all the great things I can say about Bill and his staff. My dad passed away in 2005 and my mom and I have been fighting with the VA for 19 years to get a DIC award so that she can afford to live again. Bill not only got my mom her monthly benefit bu...
Posted by Michael | March 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Sterbinsky is the best lawyer, that I have ever had. The help and care that he gave my case was above and beyond expectations. The Veteran’s Administration had denied my claims since 2017, as not being service connected. Mr. Sterbinsky helped the Veterans Administration connected the dots. I high...
Posted by Rob | March 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This is a long overdue review and I certainly hope other veterans and family members read this. I began my veterans administration disability journey years ago. I began with the DAV and found that they tried but were never available for my issues. I was given Bill Stiminsky’s contact information from...
"Bill's advocacy on behalf of veterans is unparallelled. He and his team are hardworking and tenacious advocates for their clients, and I endorse them without reservation."
"Dedicated, professional and tenacious, Bill uses the skills honed in the Marine Corps to aggressively advocate for his clients. For Veterans claims, Bill and his team are unmatched. Without reservation, I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working, dedicated attorney. Veteran who is compassionate about assisting other Veterans. He will fight for you."
"Not only a great attorney, but an outstanding individual. Competent and persistent, he has no fear of moving to the point in service of clients."
"Bill has a tremendous reputation in the legal community as a staunch advocate who zealously fights for his clients! Highly recommend!"
"Bill is an excellent lawyer, and his team is top notch. As a Marine veteran, Bill goes above and beyond for his clients, fighting with the same motivation and intensity you would expect from a United States Marine. Without reservation, I endorse this attorney."
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2022 - Present
VA Accredited Attorney, Veteran's Affairs Law, P.A.
2015 - 2019
Prosecutor, State Attorney's Office, 12th Judicial Circuit, Florida
2014