Atty. William S. Eggeling

Atty. William S. Eggeling

William S. Eggeling is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate and supreme court, bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About William S. Eggeling at a glance

William S. Eggeling is a Retired Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1974) and Rhode Island U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Second, Fifth and Ninth Circuits U.S. (1988). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William S. Eggeling is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate and supreme court, bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law
  • William S. received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William S. practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

William S. Eggeling's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William S. Eggeling 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William S. Eggeling is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William S. Eggeling is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William S. Eggeling is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

William S. Eggeling is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 S. Eggeling

Where is William S. Eggeling's law office located?
William S. Eggeling's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S. Eggeling handle?
William S. Eggeling focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has William S. Eggeling practiced law?
William S. Eggeling has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William S. Eggeling go to law school?
William S. Eggeling earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact William S. Eggeling for a consultation?
You can contact William S. Eggeling 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 S. Eggeling received?
William S. Eggeling's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1974
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1967

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1974
Rhode Island U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Second, Fifth and Ninth Circuits U.S.
Admitted: 1988

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