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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Ken Harvey

Jan 29, 2026

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

William M. "Will" Shields has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with...

Tricia Hettinger

Jan 29, 2026

Outstanding experience with William M. "Will" Shields in Boston - truly the best legal team

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to William M. "Will" Shields. They helped me out big time with my Corporate Law issue and kept me informed at every step of...

Angelica Stehr

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...

Kim Wisozk

Jan 29, 2026

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

Victoria Hyatt

Jan 29, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at William M. "Will" Shields's firm

I wasn't sure who to call for my Corporate Law problem, but I'm so glad I went with William M. "Will" Shields. They really listened to me and understood my situation. It was such a relief to have some...