Atty. William Michael Shay
William Michael Shay practices at Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, LLC Read Full Bio
Profile Summary
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.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
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.
William Michael Shay is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Michael Shay is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
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 →
William Michael Shay is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
William Michael Shay is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Illinois →
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.
Looking for additional Illinois attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Peoria or all attorneys in Illinois.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about William Michael Shay
Where is William Michael Shay's law office located?
What practice areas does William Michael Shay handle?
How long has William Michael Shay practiced law?
Where did William Michael Shay go to law school?
How can I contact William Michael Shay for a consultation?
Practice Areas
Education
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.