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William E. Vinsko Jr. Esquire
253 South Franklin Street
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18701
 

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Phone: (570) 970-9700
E-mail: wvinsko@vinsko.com
Fax: (570) 970-9711
Web site: http://www.vinsko.com


Areas of PracticeEducationHonors
Affiliations


Current Positions:

  • Managing Principal of Vinsko & Associates
    Assistant City Attorney City of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania  (2002-Present)
  • Solicitor Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania
  • Solicitor Democratic Party, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
  • Assistant Legal Counsel 6th Legislative District, Democratic Party of Luzerne County
  • President/CEO and General Counsel Keystone Professional Pharmacy
  • Vice-President Riverfront Abstract Company
  • William E. Vinsko, Jr., Esquire is the Managing Principal and Founder of Vinsko & Associates. With extensive real estate, government, estate planning and business/corporate experience, Attorney Vinsko has handled numerous complex legal matters in these practice areas with significant decisions in the Commonwealth Court and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He has served as an advisor and special counsel to various municipalities throughout the Commonwealth, and, 2002, was appointed as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Wilkes-Barre, becoming the youngest attorney to hold the position in the City's history. Attorney Vinsko's experience in his areas of practice extends beyond his knowledge of the law, as he routinely handles litigation in these areas which are traditionally considered transactional areas of law.

    As an extension of his government and municipal law practice, Attorney Vinsko has handled numerous high-profile election law matters in the areas of campaign finance reporting and ballot removal defenses. Specifically his case, In Re Carroll, which he tried before the Commonwealth Court, has become one of the leading cases in election law finance reporting, being ultimately decided by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. (See In Re Carroll, 586 Pa 624, 896 A.2d 566, May 2, 2006). Additionally, Attorney Vinsko has become quite experienced in municipal matters regarding wind farms and windmill placement in Pennsylvania. One of the leading cases regarding this arose during his current tenure as Solicitor to Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania, which was appealed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. His unique level of experience in this new area of law led to his being appointed as special counsel to municipalities throughout the Commonwealth which are dealing with windmill issues and ordinances.

    Areas of Practice:
    Real Estate Law and Litigation
    Residential and Commercial Real Estate (Buyers / Sellers)
    Real Estate Developments
    Construction Law/Litigation and Financing
    Real Estate Agreements, Leases, Mortgages, etc.
    Title Insurance / Title Matters
    Zoning and Subdivision Law (Land Use)
    Windmill / Wind Energy Representation and Litigation
    Oil / Gas / Mineral Rights Representation and Litigation
    Landlord / Tenant Law
    Business Law / Corporations (Formation and General Representation)
    Business & Commercial Financing
    Business Organizations
    Shareholder Representation / Litigation
    Election Law
    Campaign Finance Reports and Representation
    Corporate Contracts
    Corporate Collections
    Municipal Law and Litigation
    Government Contracts
    Government Agencies & Programs
    Eminent Domain
    State and Local Government Representation
    Communications & Media Law
    Personal and Corporate Estate Planning
    Medicaid Planning
    Wills & Trusts
    Estate Probate and Administration
    Sports and Entertainment Contracts
    Entertainment, Sports and Leisure Law
    Social Security Disability and Income Law
    Personal Injury
    Bar Admissions:
    Pennsylvania, 2001
    U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2001
    U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
    Education:
    Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 2000
    Jurist Doctorate


    Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2000
    Masters Degree
    Major:  Public Administration


    Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 1997
    B.A.
    Major:  History


    Honors and Awards:
    Super Lawyer Rising Star (recognized: Law & Politics and Philadelphia Magazines), 2007 - 2008


    Super Lawyer Rising Star (recognized: Law & Politics and Philadelphia Magazines), 2006 - 2007


    Super Lawyer Rising Star (recognized: Law & Politics and Philadelphia Magazines), 2005 - 2006


    Professional Associations and Memberships:
    Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre , 1993 - 1997
    Board Member


    Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre , 2002 - Present
    Board Member


    St. Nicholas Parish Newspaper: the Messenger , 1989 - Present
    Staff Writer


    Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (Hospital), 2006 - Present
    Board Member, Advisory Board


    Celebrate Wilkes-Barre, Inc. (non-profit)
    Co-Founder/Board Member/General Counsel


    Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association
    Member


    Pennsylvania Bar Association
    Member


    American Bar Association
    Member


    Lawyers Title Insurance Company
    Approved Attorney


    Old Republic Title Insurance Agency
    Approved Attorney


    City of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania , 2002 - Present
    Assistant City Attorney


    Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania
    Solicitor


    Democratic Party, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
    Solicitor


    6th Legislative District, Democratic Party of Luzerne County
    Assistant Legal Counsel


    Keystone Professional Pharmacy
    President/CEO and General Counsel


    Riverfront Abstract Company
    Vice-President


    Pro Bono Activities:
    R.I.F. (Reading Is Fundamental) Program Volunteer/Facilitator, 1992 - 1997
    Luzerne County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Volunteer, 1990 - 1997
    Represented American Legion Baseball
    Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre, 1992 - Present
    United Way Board Member, 1992 - 2004

    253 South Franklin Street
    Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

    (570) 970-9700
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