William E. Vinsko, Jr. Esquire - Wilkes-Barre, PA
Attorney at Vinsko & Associates, P.C.
Tax Sale Litigation Lawyers in Wilkes-Barre, PA
37 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Wilkes-Barre Tax Sale Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Tax Sale Litigation
- Real Estate Law & Litigation
- Business & Corporate Law & Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Estate Probate, Law and Litigation
- Employment Law and Litigation
- Corporate Contracts
- Business Organizations
- Mechanics Liens
Litigation: 75%
Attorney Information
Overview
William E. Vinsko, Jr., Esquire is the Managing Principal and Founder of Vinsko & Associates, P.C. handling cases and clients throughout Pennsylvania in both state and federal court. With extensive real estate, government/municipal law, estate probate and estate litigation and in business/corporate law, Attorney Vinsko has handled numerous complex legal matters in these practice areas with significant decisions in the Commonwealth Court, Superior Court and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He has served as an advisor and special counsel to various municipalities and businesses 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. In 2008, he was named CEO and President of the Board of Directors of VPharm, Inc. an intuitional wholesale pharmacy with locations in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and Wilmington, DE.
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.
Similarly, Attorney Vinsko has become one of the leading trial attorneys for tax sale law in Pennsylvania. If you are facing a tax sale, sheriff sale or a foreclosure of any kind, look no further for guidance. Also, if you or your company are interested in buying at tax sales, Vinsko & Associates, P.C. is your one-stop shop for title searches, title reviews, title insurance, quiet title matters and associated legal matters.
In 2012, Bill Vinsko ran for the United States House of Representatives in the 11th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. In November, 2011, USA Today named Attorney Vinsko one of the formidable contenders in the 2012 Congressional Election Cycle. However, on December 12, 2011, the current Congressman of the 11th District, the Governor of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Senate literally moved the boundary lines of the 11th Congressional District across the street from Vinsko's home, moving him into the 17th Congressional District. This questionable move was the focus of a front-page article in the Wall Street Journal in April, 2012. Though the move caused him to be unsuccessful in the Democratic Primary, Attorney Vinsko still maintains a keen interest in government and politics.
Over the years, his practice has grown, but has become simultaneously specialized with a breadth of experience in various areas of law.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyer Honoree Rising Star (recognized: Law & Politics and Philadelphia Magazines), 2007 - 2008
- Super Lawyer Honoree Rising Star (recognized: Law & Politics and Philadelphia Magazines), 2010 - 2016
- Super Lawyer Honoree (Pennsylvania), 2018 - Present
- Lawyers of Distinction – Top 10 Lawyers in Family Law, 2019 - Present
- Lawyers of Distinction – Top Lawyers in Civil Litigation, 2020 - Present
- Times Leader Top 40 under 40, 2008 - Present
Education
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Legal Education
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Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University,
Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 2000
J.D.
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Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University,
Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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Pennsylvania State University,
Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, 2000
Masters Degree
Major: Public Administration -
King's College,
Wilkes-Barre,
Pennsylvania, 1997
B.A.
Major: History
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Pennsylvania State University,
Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, 2000
Past Positions
- City of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Assistant City Attorney, 2002 - 2016
- Ashley Borough, Pennsylvania, Solicitor
- Democratic Party, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Solicitor, 2008 - 2015
- 6th Legislative District, Democratic Party of Luzerne County, Assistant Legal Counsel, 2006 - 2018
- St. Nicholas Parish Newspaper: the Messenger, Staff Writer, 1989 - 2011
- Celebrate Wilkes-Barre, Inc. (non-profit), Co-Founder/Board Member/General Counsel
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer legal counsel to Building Bridges NEPA, Inc. , 2012 - 2014
- Volunteer legal counsel to Rainbow Alliance/GayNEPA , 2011 - 2016
- 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
- Past United Way of Wyoming Valley Board Member, 1992 - 2004
Ancillary Businesses
President/CEO - VPharm, Inc. t/s Keystone Professional Pharmacy
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2001
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2001
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2012
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Other Affiliations
- VPharm, Inc. (Keystone Pharmacy), 2008 - Present (CEO/Board President)
- Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association (Member)
- Stewart Title Insurance Company (Approved Attorney / Title Insurance Agent)
- Old Republic Title Insurance Company (Approved Attorney / Title Insurance Agent)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for William E. Vinsko, Jr. Esquire
Highlights
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1.0 Value
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1.0 Quality of Service
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1.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2021-2023Completely INEFFECTUAL!! He doesn't seem too eager to handle the most simplest of tasks. Never returns my calls or follows up with a reply! He's been dragging his knuckles regarding my case. My guess is that he's only concerned about bigger cases that earn him more $MONEY$!!! It's obvious he has way too many clients and other legal cases, more than he can handle. He's got a full plate and seems to bite off more than he can chew! Any lawyer who ignores any particular client should rethink their strategy rather than taking on any more cases! The ONLY thing he's accomplished with my case was wasting my time!!
Contact
37 North River Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Phone: 570-410-8723
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.vinsko.com
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