About William
William D. Bonezzi: Experienced Medical Malpractice & Trial Lawyer in Florida
Mr. William D. Bonezzi is a Shareholder and one of the founders of Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Perry Co. LPA, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. He has been practicing law since 1973, dedicating his legal career to trial work. His competitive nature honed during college athletics and further developed in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served from 1965 to 1968 is ideally suited for confidently litigating the most difficult cases.
Practice Areas
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Long-Term Care
- Product Liability
- Environmental
- All aspects of General Liability
Mr. Bonezzi is admitted to both the Florida and Ohio bar, currently possessing licenses to practice law in those states. He will be concentrating his practice in Florida where he manages the Florida office, focusing primarily on defending catastrophic injury or death cases involving medical negligence. His reputation for integrity and hard work within the legal community has earned him recognition as a Super Lawyer in both Florida (2016-2024) and Ohio (2007-2016). He continues to be recognized by Best Lawyers in America from 2017 through 2024, with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Awards
- Ohio Super Lawyer (2007-2016)
- Florida Super Lawyer (2016-2024)
- Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2007 for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
In addition to his extensive trial work, Mr. Bonezzi has lectured extensively on the fields of practice he specializes in, including toxic tort cases, which have made him a legal pioneer in this area.
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University
- Master's degree from Bowling Green State University
Mr. Bonezzi has held numerous bar admissions throughout his career, including the Florida Bar and Ohio Bar.
Affiliations
- Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Perry Co. LPA
- Member of The Best Lawyers in America
