A STEADFAST LEGAL PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST
Corporate Law - Labor & Unemployment Law - Real Estate Law
STRATEGIC LEGAL SOLUTIONS.
TRUSTED LOCAL EXPERIENCE.
Helping Jackson businesses, property owners, and professionals move forward with clarity.
Legal matters can quickly become complex-and costly-without the right guidance. At William Abbott & Associates, we focus on the legal needs that affect your livelihood and peace of mind the most: business decisions, property transactions,and employment issues. Whether you're establishing a new venture, navigating a sensitive real estate deal, or resolving internal disputes, we provide the clarity and structure you need to move forward with confidence.
Our practice is built around more than just legal knowledge-it’s grounded in integrity, precision, and deep respect for the people and businesses we serve.
HOW WE HELP
OUR PRACTICE AREAS
BUSINESS &
CORPORATE
From initial formation to complex restructuring, William Abbott provides clear legal insight to help your company stay compliant, mitigate risk, and grow with confidence.
We regularly assist with:
Contract drafting and review
Mergers and acquisitions
Corporate governance
Employment policies and compliance
REAL
ESTATE
Each property transaction is an investment-and a potential liability. We work closely with buyers, sellers, and investors to ensure every document is airtight, every timeline respected, and every outcome secure.
Services include:
Purchase and sale agreements
Commercial leases
Title review and dispute resolution
Land use and zoning
LABOR &
UNEMPLOYMENT
From handbooks to high-stakes disputes, we help employers manage their workforce with clarity and confidence.
We offer support in:
Employment agreements and non-competes
Workplace investigations
Termination guidance and severance packages
Policy development and compliance training
45+ years of legal experience
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Admitted in State, Federal, and U.S. Tax Courts
Proficient in French, conversational in Spanish
Deep community involvement across education and nonprofit sectors
Known for responsive communication and practical advice
What sets us apart isn't just the experience-it’s the way we practice. Clients often come to us after feeling overwhelmed, misled, or underserved. What they find is a partner who listens, who sharpens the complex into the manageable, and who brings calm, consistent leadership to every step of the legal process.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE US
mEET WILLIAM M. ABBOTT
William M. Abbott is an attorney with a legacy of service to Jackson County and the surrounding region. After graduating magna cum laude from Albion College (Phi Beta Kappa), he earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1975, graduating cum laude. Since then, he has built a reputation as one of the region’s most respected legal minds in business, real estate, and labor law.
He’s more than a seasoned professional-he’s a devoted coach, mentor, and community advocate. William has served on the boards of the John George Student Loan Fund (1970-2020) and Family Services and Children’s Aid, and coached volleyball in the Hanover-Horton district for over 25 years winning 2 State Championships. His global perspective, community ties, and meticulous work ethic continue to shape the way he practices law today.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP