Atty. William John Roberts

Atty. William John Roberts

Atty. William John Roberts is a lawyer practicing colleges and universities, emerging companies, health care business and finance and 15 other areas of law.

Hartford Hartford 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About William John Roberts at a glance

William John Roberts is a Partner based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Shipman & Goodwin LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1981), Connecticut (2008), Wisconsin (2008), and Rhode Island (2014). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 2008) and Colby College (B.A., 2002). Active member of Professional Affiliations •Health Care Compliance Association •Interlaw •BioCT •American Bar Association •American Health Lawyers Association •Connecticut Bar Association •Connecticut Hospital Association. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. William John Roberts is a lawyer practicing colleges and universities, emerging companies, health care business and finance and 15 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 2002, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • William practices at Shipman & Goodwin LLP in Hartford, CT

Practice Areas Explained

William John Roberts's Areas of Practice

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

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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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William John Roberts is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Connecticut →

Trade Secrets

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William John Roberts

Where is William John Roberts's law office located?
William John Roberts's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Shipman & Goodwin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William John Roberts handle?
William John Roberts focuses on employment, business, real estate, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has William John Roberts practiced law?
William John Roberts has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did William John Roberts go to law school?
William John Roberts earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact William John Roberts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin Law School
- 2008
B.A.
Colby College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1981
Connecticut
Admitted: 2008
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2008
Rhode Island
Admitted: 2014

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