Atty. William R. Kolb

Atty. William R. Kolb

William R. Kolb is a lawyer practicing entrepreneurial services, general business counseling, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (857) 416-1942 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William R. Kolb at a glance

William R. Kolb is a Co-Managing Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Foley Hoag LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1987). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1987) and Marquette University (B.S. Accounting, 1984). Active member of American Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association Boston Bar Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William R. Kolb is a lawyer practicing entrepreneurial services, general business counseling, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Marquette University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices at Foley Hoag LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William R. Kolb's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William R. Kolb 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 R. Kolb

Where is William R. Kolb's law office located?
William R. Kolb's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Foley Hoag LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William R. Kolb handle?
William R. Kolb focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William R. Kolb practiced law?
William R. Kolb has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William R. Kolb go to law school?
William R. Kolb earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. Accounting, 1984).
How can I contact William R. Kolb for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1987
B.S. Accounting
Marquette University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987

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