William M. Bill Dolan

Litigation - Construction

3.0 (1 reviews)

Providence, Rhode Island

34+ years experience

Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

401-274-7200

https://www.apslaw.com/attorney/william-m-dolan/

100 Westminster Street, 16th Floor, Providence, RI 02903

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Bio

William M. Dolan III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Municipal. William M., who practices law in Providence, Rhode Island, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Rhode Island

State Capital

Providence

Highest Court

Rhode Island Supreme Court

Bar Association

Rhode Island Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Construction

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Construction, Providence (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Providence (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Construction, Providence (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Providence (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Providence (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Construction, Providence (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Providence (2016)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Construction, Providence (2015)
Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Providence (2013)
Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Construction Law
Recognized: Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Recognized: Litigation - Construction
Recognized: Litigation - Municipal

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011

Education

Emory University, J.D., graduated 1991

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Reviews

Steven Ramirez

3 months ago

A solid attorney with deep construction law expertise

I engaged William Dolan and his team at Adler Pollock & Sheehan for a complex dispute involving a commercial construction project. His reputation in construction litigation is clearly well-earned, as his strategic advice during mediation was sound and grounded in his decades of experience. He successfully navigated the core legal issues to a reasonable settlement. However, the experience was not without its frustrations. Communication was sometimes delayed, with responses taking longer than expected, and at times I felt like just another file in a very busy practice. While I have no doubt about his legal acumen—his recent 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions speak for themselves—the client service aspect felt merely adequate. For straightforward, high-stakes legal matters, he is a competent choice, but be prepared to manage your own expectations regarding accessibility.