Atty. Charles J. Willinger, Jr.

Atty. Charles J. Willinger, Jr.

Charles J. Willinger, Jr.

Bridgeport Bridgeport 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles J. Willinger, Jr. at a glance

Charles J. Willinger, Jr. is a Managing Partner based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Florida (1973) and Connecticut U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut (1973). Educated at University of Miami School of Law J.D. (—) and Fairfield University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of MEMBERSHIPS American Bar Association Connecticut Bar Association Florida Bar Association Greater Bridgeport Bar Association. Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Charles J. Willinger, Jr. (Chuck) is the founding partner of the firm
  • Working with his boyhood friend and partner, Tom Bucci, and Chuck’s wife and partner, Ann Marie, he has become one of the premier faces of commercial real estate transactions, business law, and commercial litigation and land use attorneys in Fairfield County
  • The reason for his success is simple
  • Chuck has an unerring ability to cut through red tape, color outside of the lines, and go that very important extra mile for his clients
  • He does not take no for an answer
  • He does not see problems
  • he sees challenges and seeks solutions to those challenges
  • There is no better advocate
  • Chuck has been involved as counsel in too many regional developments to list
  • One of his outstanding qualities, however, is that each and every client, whether one listed on the New York Stock Exchange or a mom-and-pop local business, will receive equally attentive, respectful, and responsive representation from Chuck
  • It is his hallmark
  • He cares about his clients
  • His single motivation is to achieve his clients’ goals
  • Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Chuck graduated from Fairfield University and the University of Miami School of Law, putting himself through both by working construction and ironwork jobs during the day and performing inhalation therapy on hospital patients at night
  • Chuck is admitted to practice before the Connecticut and Florida state courts and before the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
  • He also sits on the Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association, and is a member of the Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut, Florida, and American Bar Associations
  • Chuck’s second loves after the law are to root for his Yankees, conquer the golf course, and read every biography of presidents and other leaders who share his drive for perfection

Practice Areas Explained

Charles J. Willinger, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles J. Willinger, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Charles J. Willinger, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles J. Willinger, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Connecticut →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Charles J. Willinger, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Connecticut →

Commercial Real Estate

Charles J. Willinger, Jr. is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Connecticut →

Land Use & Zoning

Charles J. Willinger, Jr. is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Connecticut →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles J. Willinger, Jr.

Where is Charles J. Willinger, Jr.'s law office located?
Charles J. Willinger, Jr.'s law practice is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The firm is Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles J. Willinger, Jr. handle?
Charles J. Willinger, Jr. focuses on personal injury, business, real estate, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Charles J. Willinger, Jr. practiced law?
Charles J. Willinger, Jr. has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Charles J. Willinger, Jr. go to law school?
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How can I contact Charles J. Willinger, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Charles J. Willinger, Jr. received?
Charles J. Willinger, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Miami School of Law J.D.
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Fairfield University B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1973
Connecticut U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1973

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