Atty. William Contente
William Contente is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, licensing, health care and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Corporate & Incorporation & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 42+ Years Experience
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About William Contente at a Glance
William Contente is a Managing Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Gesmer Updegrove LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on formation, business, ip, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), U.S. District Court, District of Illinois (1984), and Massachusetts (1986). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Boston University (B.A. Music, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and Massachusetts (Member: High Technology Committee, Co-Chairman, 1993-1999) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William Contente
- William Contente is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, licensing, health care and 3 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1977, and has been licensed for 42 years
- William practices at Gesmer Updegrove LLP in Boston, MA
Practice Areas Explained
William Contente's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Contente handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Business Formation in Boston
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Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Boston
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
William Contente is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Boston
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Health Care Law in Boston
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
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 venue, 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose William Contente
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish William Contente's practice in the field of formation, business, ip, m&a, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
William Contente brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, District of Illinois, and Massachusetts, William Contente can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and ip, William Contente can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means William Contente attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues William Contente Handles in Boston
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