Atty. William J. Bernat
William J. Bernat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law.
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William J. Bernat is a business attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP. Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Food and Beverage Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William J. Bernat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law
- William J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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