Atty. William Gordon McMaster, Jr.

Atty. William Gordon McMaster, Jr.

William Gordon McMaster, Jr. is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions & business counseling, transactional & securities, civil rights and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Miami University, and has been licensed for 53 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Gordon McMaster, Jr. at a glance

William Gordon McMaster, Jr. is a Retired Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on formation, business, securities, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law J.D. (—) and Miami University B.A. cum laude Phi Beta Kappa Miami University B.A. Northwestern University (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Gordon McMaster, Jr. is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions & business counseling, transactional & securities, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Miami University, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • William practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Gordon McMaster, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Gordon McMaster, Jr.

Where is William Gordon McMaster, Jr.'s law office located?
William Gordon McMaster, Jr.'s law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Foley & Lardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Gordon McMaster, Jr. handle?
William Gordon McMaster, Jr. focuses on formation, business, securities, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Gordon McMaster, Jr. practiced law?
William Gordon McMaster, Jr. has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did William Gordon McMaster, Jr. go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has William Gordon McMaster, Jr. received?
William Gordon McMaster, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Northwestern University School of Law J.D.
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Miami University B.A. cum laude Phi Beta Kappa Miami University B.A. Northwestern University
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973

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