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William J. Royal Jr. Biography
Address: 27 Mica Lane
Wellesley, MA 02481
E-mail: bill@massbaylaw.com
Education:
- Brown University, B.A. in English and American History
- Northeastern University School of Law, J.D.
William J. Royal Jr. is an experienced trial lawyer specializing in complex litigation. Bill has been hailed yearly as one of the “Massachusetts Super Lawyers” by Boston Magazine since 2005. Bill has a strong reputation among clients and the legal community for a careful and empathetic approach outside the courtroom and for exceptional results in court victories and settlements.
Bill is an acknowledged expert in trust and estate litigation, business and breach of fiduciary duty matters among senior managers and shareholders. Clients may not realize their rights, whether it be in the context of family disputes over trusts or wills; wrongful termination, employment separation agreements, disputes among business partners and shareholders.
Bill is a qualified expert witness regarding tort and legal malpractice issues.
He is also a certified mediator who fully understands the opportunities for Alternate Dispute Resolutions (ADR) where appropriate. However, Bill recognizes that greater rewards are often only possible through the court system.
Bill has worked effectively with Lisa Carlson, Esq. (Of Counsel), trying cases for over a decade with her. Ms. Carlson has significant business expertise as a CFO and related before starting her law practice. Their tenacious focus make Bill and Lisa a formidable and successful team.
After earning a B.A. from Brown University and a J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law, Bill began his legal career on Wall Street in the New York bar (Sage, Gray, Todd & Sims) then returned to practice in Boston (Gadsby & Hannah)(Grumbach & Royal, LLC, a partnership with James Grumbach, Esq.), before forming Royal Law Firm.
Bill was elected to the Planning Board in Marblehead, MA and served from 1996 to 1998.
Bill has advocated in
- United States First Circuit Court of Appeals;
- Massachusetts Federal District Court;
- Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court;
- Massachusetts Appeals Court;
- Massachusetts Superior Courts;
- Massachusetts Probate and Family Court; and
- Massachusetts District Courts.