Atty. William F. Lee

Atty. William F. Lee

William F. Lee is a lawyer practicing general practice, intellectual property, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William F. Lee at a glance

William F. Lee is a Co-Managing Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1976) and Cornell University (M.B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William F. Lee is a lawyer practicing general practice, intellectual property, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a M.B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1976, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at WilmerHale in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William F. Lee's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

William F. Lee is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William F. Lee is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

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 F. Lee

Where is William F. Lee's law office located?
William F. Lee's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is WilmerHale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William F. Lee handle?
William F. Lee focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William F. Lee practiced law?
William F. Lee has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William F. Lee go to law school?
William F. Lee earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (M.B.A., 1976).
How can I contact William F. Lee for a consultation?
You can contact William F. Lee directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William F. Lee received?
William F. Lee's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1976
M.B.A.
Cornell University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977

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