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.

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

2 weeks 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.