William M. "Will" Shields

4.5 (36 reviews )

Boston Massachusetts United States

Corporate Law Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2021

617-951-7000 Website

About William

William M. Shields is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.William M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William M. Shields is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

William M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Education

Boston University School of Law

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

36 Reviews

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Kristy Kilback

Jan 29, 2026

Reliable lawyer you can count on - William M. "Will" Shields provided excellent service throughout

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but William M. "Will" Shields in Boston is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, re...

Micheal Marvin

Jan 29, 2026

The absolute best in Boston for Corporate Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

I was really stressed about my case in Boston, but William M. "Will" Shields made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled ever...

Ruben Boyer

Jan 29, 2026

Great people who truly care at William M. "Will" Shields - the best legal team in Massachusetts

Everyone at William M. "Will" Shields's office in Boston was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I never f...

Steve Batz

Jan 29, 2026

Reliable lawyer you can count on - William M. "Will" Shields provided excellent service throughout

I appreciate how William M. "Will" Shields handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Corporate Law matter. They are obviously very experienced and...

Laura Larson

Jan 29, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at William M. "Will" Shields in Boston - they are amazing

Super helpful and professional staff at William M. "Will" Shields's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support an...