William A. Chip Mason

Corporate Governance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Burlington, Vermont

29+ years experience

Gravel & Shea PC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

802-658-0220

https://gravelshea.com/team/william-mason/

76 Saint Paul Street, Seventh Floor, P.O. Box 369, Burlington, VT 05402-0369

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Bio

William A. Mason IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law and Corporate Law.William A., who practices law in Burlington, Vermont, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. William A. Mason IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law and Corporate Law.William A., who practices law in Burlington, Vermont, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. William A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Corporate Governance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Burlington (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Burlington (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, Burlington (2016)
Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Practice Area: Banking and Finance Law
Practice Area: Venture Capital Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

University of Maine, J.D., graduated 1996
University of Vermont, BA, graduated 1991

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Reviews

Joseph Garcia

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance for our business acquisition

Our small tech company recently navigated the complex acquisition of a local competitor, and we engaged Chip Mason of Gravel & Shea to lead the legal process. With nearly three decades of experience, his deep knowledge of corporate law was immediately apparent. He expertly guided us through due diligence, contract structuring, and governance considerations, ensuring our interests were protected at every turn. His recognition as a multiple-time 'Lawyer of the Year' in Corporate Law for Burlington is clearly well-deserved; his strategic thinking was invaluable in negotiating favorable terms. The entire process felt secure in his capable hands. While Chip himself was exceptionally thorough, there were occasional delays in receiving draft documents from his support team, which added some minor stress to our tight timeline. That said, his direct counsel was always precise and insightful. For any Vermont business facing a significant corporate transaction, Chip Mason provides a formidable combination of local market knowledge and sophisticated legal expertise. We are very satisfied with the outcome he helped us achieve.