Atty. William John Hanlon

Atty. William John Hanlon

William John Hanlon is a lawyer practicing commercial, securities offerings, bankruptcy, workouts & business reorganization and 8 other areas of law. William received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Boston Boston 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Hanlon at a glance

William John Hanlon is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and securities. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1987), Massachusetts (1988), and New York U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusett (1988). Educated at Boston College Law School J.D. cum laude (—) and College of the Holy Cross A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Former Co-Chair, Current Steering Committee Bankruptcy Section) American Bankruptcy Institute Northeast Conference Organizing Committee Turnaround Management Association (Northeast Chapter, Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William John Hanlon is a lawyer practicing commercial, securities offerings, bankruptcy, workouts & business reorganization and 8 other areas of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William John Hanlon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William John Hanlon 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William John Hanlon is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Securities Law

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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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Where is William John Hanlon's law office located?
William John Hanlon's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Hanlon handle?
William John Hanlon focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William John Hanlon practiced law?
William John Hanlon has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William John Hanlon go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has William John Hanlon received?
William John Hanlon's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Boston College Law School J.D. cum laude
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College of the Holy Cross A.B.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1987
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1988
New York U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusett
Admitted: 1988

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