William M. "Bill" Welch

William M. "Bill" Welch

Real Estate Law
Recognized Since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

About William

A straight-shooting, disciplined former naval officer and present-day real estate attorney, Bill gets projects done on budget and on time. Throughout his career, Bill has helped major real estate developers realize large-scale commercial projects in the Greater Portland area and throughout the state of Maine. His skill set includes acquisitions, sales, development projects, entity formation, financing, and leasing. He currently heads up Bernstein Shur’s Massachusetts Real Estate Initiative, through which he has had a hand in many of Massachusetts’ high-tech and industrial corridor projects.

But developing large commercial projects is only one part of Bill’s industry expertise. Bill also serves as vice president of Monument Title Company, Bernstein Shur’s in-house title agency. And, as the firm’s exclusive First American Title Insurance Company agent for Massachusetts, Bill is also able to write title insurance in that state.

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Kevin Martinez

Jan 06, 2026

Efficient and Thorough – Highly Satisfied

Bill Welch and his team handled our commercial leasing agreement with remarkable efficiency. They were thorough, responsive, and always kept us informed. A truly positive experience and I would defini...

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Ashley Wilson

Jan 06, 2026

A Reliable and Trustworthy Legal Partner

I was very impressed with Bill Welch’s professionalism and integrity. He’s a reliable and trustworthy legal partner, and I felt completely confident in his guidance throughout the entire real estate p...

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Christopher Rodriguez

Jan 06, 2026

Strategic Advice and Strong Negotiation Skills

Bill Welch provided invaluable strategic advice during a challenging real estate negotiation. His negotiation skills were exceptional, and he expertly guided us to a successful outcome. Highly recomme...

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Linda Garcia

Jan 06, 2026

Exceptional Title Services – Peace of Mind

Monument Title, with Bill at the helm, provided unparalleled title services. The entire process was transparent, efficient, and instilled a tremendous sense of security. Bill’s attention to detail ens...

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Michael Davis

Jan 06, 2026

Solid Representation and Deep Market Knowledge

Bill Welch’s expertise in the Greater Portland area real estate market is outstanding. He represented us in a significant land purchase and was instrumental in securing favorable terms. His closing sk...