Atty. William Michael Shay

Atty. William Michael Shay

William Michael Shay practices at Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC Read Full Bio

Peoria Peoria 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About William Michael Shay at a glance

William Michael Shay is a Member based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, ip, m&a, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1978) and Bradley University (B.S., 1974). Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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William Michael Shay practices at Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Shay's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William Michael Shay is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Michael Shay is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Michael Shay

Where is William Michael Shay's law office located?
William Michael Shay's law practice is located in Peoria, Illinois. The firm is Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Shay handle?
William Michael Shay focuses on trusts, business, ip, m&a, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Michael Shay practiced law?
William Michael Shay has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William Michael Shay go to law school?
William Michael Shay earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact William Michael Shay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1978
B.S.
Bradley University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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