Atty. William J. Snell III

Atty. William J. Snell III

William J. Snell III is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, estate administration law, corporate law and 3 other areas of law.

Wakefield Wakefield 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About William J. Snell III at a glance

William J. Snell III is a Member based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, practicing at William J. Snell, III, P.C.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1969) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court (1976). Educated at Boston University (LL.M. Taxation, 1973) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B., 1966). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Wakefield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William J. Snell III is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, estate administration law, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • William practices at William J. Snell, III, P.C. in Wakefield, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William J. Snell III's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

William J. Snell III 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.

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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 Wakefield 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 J. Snell III

Where is William J. Snell III's law office located?
William J. Snell III's law practice is located in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The firm is William J. Snell, III, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Snell III handle?
William J. Snell III focuses on wills, probate, estate planning, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William J. Snell III practiced law?
William J. Snell III has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did William J. Snell III go to law school?
William J. Snell III earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1973); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact William J. Snell III for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Boston University
- 1973
A.B.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1966

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976

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