William E. Gildea
About William E. Gildea
William E. Gildea is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. William E. Gildea is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Todd & Weld LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, graduated 2017
Location: Boston, MA
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