Atty. William Pratt Mayer

Atty. William Pratt Mayer

Mr. William Pratt Mayer is a lawyer practicing real estate, securities / investment fraud, white collar crime and 1 other area of law.

Boston Boston 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William Pratt Mayer at a glance

William Pratt Mayer is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, white collar, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978) and Massachusetts (1984). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Pratt Mayer is a lawyer practicing real estate, securities / investment fraud, white collar crime and 1 other area of law
  • William received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William Pratt Mayer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Pratt Mayer 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.

William Pratt Mayer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Massachusetts →

White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

William Pratt Mayer is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

William Pratt Mayer is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Massachusetts →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Pratt Mayer

Where is William Pratt Mayer's law office located?
William Pratt Mayer's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Pratt Mayer handle?
William Pratt Mayer focuses on business, real estate, white collar, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William Pratt Mayer practiced law?
William Pratt Mayer has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William Pratt Mayer go to law school?
William Pratt Mayer earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1973).
How can I contact William Pratt Mayer for a consultation?
You can contact William Pratt Mayer 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 Pratt Mayer received?
William Pratt Mayer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1977
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1984

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