William M. "Bill" Welch

William M. "Bill" Welch

Real Estate Law
Recognized Since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

About William

A straight-shooting, disciplined former naval officer and present-day real estate attorney, Bill gets projects done on budget and on time. Throughout his career, Bill has helped major real estate developers realize large-scale commercial projects in the Greater Portland area and throughout the state of Maine. His skill set includes acquisitions, sales, development projects, entity formation, financing, and leasing. He currently heads up Bernstein Shur’s Massachusetts Real Estate Initiative, through which he has had a hand in many of Massachusetts’ high-tech and industrial corridor projects.

But developing large commercial projects is only one part of Bill’s industry expertise. Bill also serves as vice president of Monument Title Company, Bernstein Shur’s in-house title agency. And, as the firm’s exclusive First American Title Insurance Company agent for Massachusetts, Bill is also able to write title insurance in that state.

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Jessica Brown

Jan 06, 2026

Professional, Responsive, and Always Available

Bill Welch is a remarkably responsive and professional attorney. He consistently went above and beyond to answer our questions and address our concerns. He really understands the industry and provides...

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Robert Jones

Jan 06, 2026

Highly Recommended for Commercial Real Estate

Bill Welch is a highly skilled and experienced real estate attorney. He handled a complex development project for us, and his ability to manage all aspects – from financing to leasing – was truly impr...

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Emily Carter

Jan 06, 2026

Outstanding Title Expertise – A Must-Have!

Working with Bill through Monument Title was a seamless experience. They handled everything flawlessly, and Bill’s expertise in title matters saved us a significant amount of potential trouble. His kn...

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David Chen

Jan 06, 2026

Smooth Transaction and Expert Guidance

I hired Bill Welch for a commercial property acquisition, and the entire process was incredibly smooth. He expertly navigated the acquisition, sales, and development stages. His knowledge of the Maine...

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Sarah Miller

Jan 06, 2026

Bill Welch – A True Professional and Results-Oriented

Bill Welch was absolutely fantastic to work with. As a developer, I needed someone who understood the complexities of large-scale projects, and he delivered. His attention to detail and commitment to...