Lawyer William J. Sheils, graduated from Rutgers University, B.A., 1986 Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1991, is now employed by Perkins Thompson Attorneys & Counselors at Law at One Canal Plaza, 9th Floor Portland, ME 04112-0426.

While being a member of Cumberland County (Former Second Vice President and Member, General Committee) and Maine State Bar Associations., William J. Sheils is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing William J. Sheils as your lawyer, you should consider whether William J. Sheils offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if William J. Sheils has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though William J. Sheils's office is located at Portland, ME, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

William J. Sheils has been admitted in 1991, New Jersey; 1992, Maine; 1999, Massachusetts; 2000, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit; 1992, U.S. District Court, District of Maine; 1991, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey;. His or her practice areas include Labor and Employment, Wage and Hour Law, Contracts, Business Law, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Private Education Law, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Petroleum Marketing, Commercial Contracts, Confidentiality Agreements, Covenants Not To Compete, Employee Discipline, Executive Severance Contracts, Management Employment Law, Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation, Personnel Policies, Reductions in Force, WARN Act, Trademark Prosecution, Promotion Law, Mergers / Acquisitions.

William J. Sheils's college and law school education includes Rutgers University, B.A., 1986, Suffolk University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1991. Other biographical background includes Note Editor, Suffolk University Law Review, 1990-1991. Board Member, Ronald McDonald House of Portland, Maine.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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