Atty. William Hoch

Atty. William Hoch

Bill Hoch has been an employment law attorney for 25 years. For most his career, Bill has focused on representing companies trying to manage the workforce and defend against employee lawsuits.

Boston Boston 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About William Hoch at a glance

William Hoch is an Of Counsel based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at The Wagner Law Group. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1993), New Hampshire (1994), U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1994), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1995). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1993) and Williams College (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bill Hoch has been an employment law attorney for 25 years
  • For most his career, Bill has focused on representing companies trying to manage the workforce and defend against employee lawsuits
  • He has successfully defended employment law cases before state and federal agencies, trial courts, and appellate courts
  • As an employee situation unfolds, his experience will help you evaluate which management decisions may help improve your chance of success if sued and which decisions could prove harmful
  • In addition to his trial work, Bill has advised companies about HR practices and employment law as a lawyer in a firm and as in-house counsel
  • After almost 15 years in-house, he understands the employer’s perspective on managing a workforce
  • Bill’s in-house experience allows him to help you craft practical solutions to employment law and HR problems
  • He can help you move to a solution and resolution quickly so you can move forward with your business
  • Bill is an investigator and trainer certified by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
  • He has conducted investigations into a broad range of employee misconduct and provided training and spoken on numerous topics of interest to employers including workplace discrimination and harassment, duties of a manager, and managing difficult employees
  • Beyond Bill’s legal experience, he recently returned to Boston University School of Theology and earned his Master of Divinity
  • Bill works part-time as a pastor in the Woburn United Methodist Church and a Chaplain to the homeless community in Waltham
  • Bill loves to be outside, with his wife and two sons, hiking in the mountains, camping, skiing, working around the house, and walking the dog

Practice Areas Explained

William Hoch's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Hoch is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Hoch

Where is William Hoch's law office located?
William Hoch's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is The Wagner Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Hoch handle?
William Hoch focuses on employment, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William Hoch practiced law?
William Hoch has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did William Hoch go to law school?
William Hoch earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact William Hoch for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1993
B.A.
Williams College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993
New Hampshire
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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