Atty. William Andrew McComas

Atty. William Andrew McComas

William Andrew McComas is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business law, commercial law and 8 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Andrew McComas at a glance

William Andrew McComas is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Shapiro Sher. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Brown University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Maryland State (Member, Technology Task Force) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Andrew McComas is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business law, commercial law and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices at Shapiro Sher in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William Andrew McComas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Andrew McComas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Andrew McComas is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maryland →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Andrew McComas is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maryland →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Andrew McComas

Where is William Andrew McComas's law office located?
William Andrew McComas's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Shapiro Sher. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Andrew McComas handle?
William Andrew McComas focuses on contracts, business, ip, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William Andrew McComas practiced law?
William Andrew McComas has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did William Andrew McComas go to law school?
William Andrew McComas earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact William Andrew McComas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Andrew McComas received?
William Andrew McComas's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Brown University
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1996

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