Atty. William P. Doney

Atty. William P. Doney

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West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William P. Doney at a glance

William P. Doney is a Partner based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Caldwell Pacetti Edwards Schoech & Viator LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1977) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1977). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1977) and Bethany College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Palm Beach County and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

William P. Doney got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

William P. Doney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William P. Doney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

William P. Doney is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

William P. Doney is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William P. Doney is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

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 West Palm Beach 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William P. Doney

Where is William P. Doney's law office located?
William P. Doney's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm is Caldwell Pacetti Edwards Schoech & Viator LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. Doney handle?
William P. Doney focuses on real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William P. Doney practiced law?
William P. Doney has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William P. Doney go to law school?
William P. Doney earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William P. Doney for a consultation?
You can contact William P. Doney directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William P. Doney received?
William P. Doney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh
- 1977
B.A.
Bethany College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1977

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