William doesn’t do anything halfway.

He holds a law degree not only from the United States, but also from the UK. He is not just admitted to practice law in California, but also New York, Massachusetts, and Washington D.C. His diverse experience as an attorney, and as a world traveler from a young age, give him a depth and breadth of knowledge that is unmatched in the industry.

William T. Carlsen is an associate at Grant | Shenon. His practice in both State and federal courts centers around helping clients to achieve success in disputes involving trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, trade secrets, shareholder disputes, and business disputes of all kinds. Having served clients ranging from individual shareholders to companies with multi-billion-dollar capitalizations, William understands the unique positions clients can find themselves in and how to help navigate them to where they want to go in an efficient and timely manner.

William has lived, studied, and worked around the world, gaining valuable experience and insights. He earned his LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, his LL.B. from Bangor University Law School, and his B.A. from the University of Colorado. His goal is to use his extensive knowledge and experience to serve his clients’ needs in a unique and favorable way.

As an attorney, he loves the daily challenges and constant need to problem solve, and he thrives on doing what is necessary to win. He always aims to go the extra mile to make his clients happy, and helps them overcome their obstacles to reach their goals.