William M. "Bill" Dolan III 15YEARSAWARDED

William M. "Bill" Dolan III

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011
Awarded Practice Areas
Construction Law Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants Litigation - Construction Litigation - Municipal
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Providence.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Construction Law
William M. "Bill" Dolan III
William M. "Bill" Dolan III
Providence, RI
Works at
Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC

31 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

William Dolan is a trial attorney, arbitrator and mediator practicing commercial litigation, professional ethics and malpractice, bankruptcy, and construction law. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, hedge funds, national retail chains, state and governmental agencies, major cities and towns, and others.

Bill’s best known work includes defense of significant professional malpractice claims, groundbreaking class action pension reform litigation in Rhode Island, and obtaining multi-million-dollar jury and bench verdicts in state and federal courts throughout the country. His efforts have been central to important cases involving governmental entities, tobacco companies, construction firms, national retailers, and financial institutions.

Before joining AP&S Bill practiced at Donoghue, Barrett & Singal and prior to that was an associate and partner for 25 years at Brown Rudnick LLP where he served as Managing Director of Litigation, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer.

Works at
Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC

31 Best Lawyers awards

Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC logo

Locations

Education

  • Emory University, J.D., graduated 1991

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction Law, Providence (2027)
  • Litigation - Construction, Providence (2026)
  • Construction Law, Providence (2025)
  • Litigation - Construction, Providence (2024)
  • Construction Law, Providence (2023)
  • Construction Law, Providence (2020)
  • Litigation - Construction, Providence (2018)
  • Construction Law, Providence (2016)
  • Litigation - Construction, Providence (2015)
  • Construction Law, Providence (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Municipal

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