Atty. William J. Dessel

Atty. William J. Dessel

William J. Dessel is a lawyer practicing corporate law, government relations, business and 1 other area of law.

Providence Providence 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (401) 296-5053 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William J. Dessel at a glance

William J. Dessel is a business, m&a, and government attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1995). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Boston College (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Dessel is a lawyer practicing corporate law, government relations, business and 1 other area of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1985, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • William practices in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Dessel's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

William J. Dessel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Rhode Island →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William J. Dessel is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Rhode Island →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

William J. Dessel is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J. Dessel

Where is William J. Dessel's law office located?
William J. Dessel's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Dessel handle?
William J. Dessel focuses on business, m&a, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has William J. Dessel practiced law?
William J. Dessel has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did William J. Dessel go to law school?
William J. Dessel earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact William J. Dessel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
Boston College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1995

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