Atty. William Matthew Welch

Atty. William Matthew Welch

Mr. William Matthew Welch is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial real estate, commercial conveyancing and 9 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About William Matthew Welch at a glance

William Matthew Welch is a Shareholder based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Bernstein Shur. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Maine (1994), Texas (1994), and Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Maine (2009). Educated at University of Houston (University, 1994) and Tulane University (B.A. Tulane, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William Matthew Welch is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial real estate, commercial conveyancing and 9 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1982, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • William practices at Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

William Matthew Welch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Matthew Welch 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 Matthew Welch is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →

Real Estate Law

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

William Matthew Welch is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →

Commercial Real Estate

William Matthew Welch is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Maine →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Matthew Welch is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maine →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

William Matthew Welch is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Maine →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Matthew Welch

Where is William Matthew Welch's law office located?
William Matthew Welch's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Bernstein Shur. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Matthew Welch handle?
William Matthew Welch focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, m&a, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has William Matthew Welch practiced law?
William Matthew Welch has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William Matthew Welch go to law school?
William Matthew Welch earned their education at (University, 1994); (B.A. Tulane, 1982).
How can I contact William Matthew Welch for a consultation?
You can contact William Matthew Welch directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Matthew Welch received?
William Matthew Welch's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University
University of Houston
- 1994
B.A. Tulane
Tulane University
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1994
Texas
Admitted: 1994
Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Maine
Admitted: 2009

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