Atty. William C. Ely

Atty. William C. Ely

William C. Ely is a lawyer practicing nonprofit organizations, general corporate services, tax + nonprofit organizations and 7 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About William C. Ely at a glance

William C. Ely is a Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Robinson & Cole LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1975). Educated at Boston University LL.M. Taxation Suffolk University Law School J.D. cum laude (—) and Tufts University B.S. Biology (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations Family Firm Institute Case Studies Board (2000 - present) Boston Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William C. Ely is a lawyer practicing nonprofit organizations, general corporate services, tax + nonprofit organizations and 7 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Tufts University, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • William practices at Robinson & Cole LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William C. Ely's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

William C. Ely is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William C. Ely

Where is William C. Ely's law office located?
William C. Ely's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Robinson & Cole LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William C. Ely handle?
William C. Ely focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William C. Ely practiced law?
William C. Ely has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did William C. Ely go to law school?
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How can I contact William C. Ely for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William C. Ely received?
William C. Ely's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Boston University LL.M. Taxation Suffolk University Law School J.D. cum laude
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Tufts University B.S. Biology
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975

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