Wilfredo Bonilla, Jr.
Wilfredo is the Founder/President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Hampton Roads-VA, Inc. and a Partner with the firm and Chairman of the Government Contracting Practice Group. He is also a member of the firm’s Litigation, Government and Public Sector, and Cyber and Data Security Practice Groups. He received his B.A and his J.D. from Rutgers University.
His litigation experience focuses on complex state and federal litigation, mediation, arbitration, and appeals. His Government and Public Sector practice focuses on government contracts, bid protests, public procurement, public services, and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. As a former Assistant City Attorney in Hampton Roads with 10 years of experience, he regularly advised and engaged with City Council, the City Manager, and department directors regarding legal matters. He is able to leverage that experience for the benefit of his clients. Wilfredo's Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice focuses on assisting clients in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of data privacy laws and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
His litigation experience focuses on complex state and federal litigation, mediation, arbitration, and appeals. His Government and Public Sector practice focuses on government contracts, bid protests, public procurement, public services, and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. As a former Assistant City Attorney in Hampton Roads with 10 years of experience, he regularly advised and engaged with City Council, the City Manager, and department directors regarding legal matters. He is able to leverage that experience for the benefit of his clients. Wilfredo's Cybersecurity and Data Privacy practice focuses on assisting clients in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of data privacy laws and mitigating cybersecurity risks.
Practice Areas
Government ContractingPractice Group ChairAdmiralty & Maritime LawBusiness LawCommercial Real Estate LawConstruction LawCybersecurity and Data PrivacyGovernment and Public SectorLitigation
Honors & Awards
Recognition and Honor for 8 years of legal services and federal criminal defense work, Federal Public Defender's Office, 2023
Recognition and Honor for 8 years of commitment to equal justice, due process and federal criminal defense, Federal Public Defender's Officer, 2023
Mayoral Certificate in Honor and Proclamation of exemplary legal counsel and services, City of Chesapeake, VA, 2015
Recognition of Distinguished and Devoted Service as President, Chesapeake Bar Association, 2015
Honor and Recognition for development and implementation of R.I.S.E Program - Reading In Schools with Esquires, Virginia State Bar, 2015
Recognition of Steadfast commitment and invaluable pro bono assistance to secure equal justice in Pitt, et al. v. City of Portsmouth, et al., 2004
New Jersey Honor and Proclamation for exemplary service, Latino Youth Empowerment Summit, 1999
