Wilfredo Bonilla, Jr.
Wilfredo is a Partner with the firm and member of the firm’s Litigation, Government and Public Sector, and Cyber and Data Security Practice Groups. He is the Government Contracts Practice Group Chair. He received his B.A and his J.D. from Rutgers University.
His litigation experience focuses on complex state and federal litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and appeals. His government and public sector practice focuses on telecommunications, procurement and government contracts, public services, and tourism. He has 10 years of experience as a former Assistant City Attorney where he represented numerous city departments and regularly engaged with and advise City Counsel and the City manager. Wilfredo’s Cybersecurity and Data privacy practice focuses on assisting clients navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of data privacy laws and mitigating cyber risk.
His litigation experience focuses on complex state and federal litigation, mediations, arbitrations, and appeals. His government and public sector practice focuses on telecommunications, procurement and government contracts, public services, and tourism. He has 10 years of experience as a former Assistant City Attorney where he represented numerous city departments and regularly engaged with and advise City Counsel and the City manager. Wilfredo’s Cybersecurity and Data privacy practice focuses on assisting clients navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of data privacy laws and mitigating cyber risk.
Practice Areas
Government ContractingPractice Group ChairAdmiralty & Maritime LawBusiness LawCommercial Real Estate LawConstruction LawCybersecurity and Data PrivacyGovernment and Public SectorLitigation
Business & Industries
Local, State & Federal Governments
Business Owners
Redevelopment & Housing Authorities
Intellectual Property Owners
Equipment & Material Suppliers
Financial Institutions
Marine Construction Companies
Technology Companies
Honors & Awards
Recognition and Honor for 8 years of legal services and federal criminal defense work, Federal Public Defender's Office, 2023
Mayoral Certificate, City of Chesapeake, VA, 2015 - Outstanding Legal Service
Recognition as President of the Chesapeake Bar Association, 2015
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
Recognition and Honor, Virginia State Bar, 2015 – R.I.S.E. Program Award
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
