Atty. William Edward Doran

Atty. William Edward Doran

Atty. William Edward Doran is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, private equity, capital markets and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About William Edward Doran at a glance

William Edward Doran is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988) and Wisconsin (1988). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1988) and Ripon College (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. William Edward Doran is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, private equity, capital markets and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Ripon College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • William practices at Reed Smith LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Edward Doran's Areas of Practice

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

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 Edward Doran is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Edward Doran is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

William Edward Doran is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Edward Doran

Where is William Edward Doran's law office located?
William Edward Doran's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Edward Doran handle?
William Edward Doran focuses on business, ip, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Edward Doran practiced law?
William Edward Doran has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did William Edward Doran go to law school?
William Edward Doran earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact William Edward Doran for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1988
B.A.
Ripon College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1988

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