A seasoned litigator, William Gildea concentrates his civil litigation practice on representing clients in a wide variety of disputes across multiple industries.
Mr. Gildea has represented individuals, corporations, manufacturers, long-term care facilities, and insurers in a variety of matters, including claims involving employment discrimination, catastrophic tort, professional malpractice, and contract disputes.
Achieved a significant victory on behalf of client Shannon O’Brien, securing a Superior Court ruling that overturned her removal as Chair of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC).
Obtaining an arbitration award against claims alleging breach of contract and indemnification
Had a substantial role in obtaining a defense jury verdict following a 10-day medical malpractice/wrongful death trial
Securing a defense verdict in a state District Court bench trial involving an insurance coverage dispute
Persuading a judge to grant summary judgment for a public insurance adjusting firm dismissing claims alleging violation of the Massachusetts consumer protection statute (M.G.L. c. 93A) and professional negligence
Named to Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Insurance Law (2021-present); Personal Injury Litigation – Defense (2021-present), Litigation – Construction (2023-present); Commercial Litigation (2024-present)
Named by Super Lawyers as a Massachusetts Rising Star for General Litigation, Business Litigation, and Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2022-2025)
