Atty. William D. Bonezzi
William D. Bonezzi is a Shareholder as well as one of the founders of the firm.
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William D. Bonezzi is a medical malpractice attorney based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Perry Co. LPA. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1973), Florida (2011), and Pennsylvania (2019). Educated at Cleveland State University (—, 1973) and Bowling Green State University (BS, 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law (2026). Serves clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William D. Bonezzi is a Shareholder as well as one of the founders of the firm
- He has been a practicing attorney since 1973 and his legal career has been devoted to trial work
- His competitive nature, developed in college athletics and honed in the U.S
- Marine Corps where he served his country from 1965 to 1968, is ideally suited for confidently litigating the most difficult cases
- Mr. Bonezzi is admitted to both the Florida and Ohio bar and currently possesses licenses to practice law in both states
- He will be concentrating his practice in the State of Florida where he manages the Florida office
- He will continue to concentrate his practice in Medical Negligence, Long-Term Care, Product Liability, Environmental and all aspects of General Liability
- Primarily defending catastrophic injury and/or death cases, Mr. Bonezzi’ s reputation for integrity and hard work is well known in the legal community
- He is most satisfied when on his feet in a courtroom
- Mr. Bonezzi has tried to verdict in excess of 200 cases in all phases of his practice throughout multiple states including Ohio, Missouri and Kentucky
- He has lectured extensively in those fields of practice as well
- Mr. Bonezzi is one of the legal pioneers in defending toxic tort cases and continues to be very active in this area
- Mr. Bonezzi has been named an Ohio Super Lawyer from 2007 through 2016
- He was also named a Florida Super Lawyer from 2016 through 2024
- Mr. Bonezzi was named to “The Best Lawyers in America” from 2007 through 2024
- He further enjoys an AV Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Petersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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