Atty. William G. Pontes

Atty. William G. Pontes

William G. Pontes is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil litigation, wills and estates.

Taunton Taunton 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William G. Pontes at a glance

William G. Pontes is a wills, estate planning, business, and litigation attorney based in Taunton, Massachusetts. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980) and Rhode Island (1981). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1980) and Boston College (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Taunton, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William G. Pontes is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil litigation, wills and estates
  • William received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • William practices in Taunton, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William G. Pontes's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William G. Pontes is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Massachusetts →

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.

William G. Pontes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

William G. Pontes 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 Taunton 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 G. Pontes

Where is William G. Pontes's law office located?
William G. Pontes's law practice is located in Taunton, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William G. Pontes handle?
William G. Pontes focuses on wills, estate planning, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William G. Pontes practiced law?
William G. Pontes has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William G. Pontes go to law school?
William G. Pontes earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact William G. Pontes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William G. Pontes received?
William G. Pontes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1980
A.B.
Boston College
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1980
Rhode Island
Admitted: 1981

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