About William Hernon
William Hernon III earned his law degree from New England School of Law in 1989 after completing an undergraduate program at Bridgewater State College in 1985. He studied political science as an undergraduate and added minors in history and communications. The two degrees set a clear path toward legal practice and public service.
During law school, he was active in practical training. He took part in the Student Lawyer Clinics under SJC rule 3:03, where law students appear in court under supervision. He also competed in Moot Court. Those experiences gave him early courtroom exposure and a taste for adversarial practice alongside classroom study.
After finishing his formal studies, Hernon entered the Massachusetts legal community. He is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and has built a practice informed by his academic background and clinical work. His education in political science and communications has influenced how he approaches client counseling and case preparation. He brings those skills to the tasks that come before him, whether drafting pleadings, preparing witnesses, or addressing legal questions for clients.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in his preparation. He tends to favor clear analysis and steady pacing in litigation and other matters. That approach traces back to his Moot Court work and the practical demands of clinic representation. His training emphasized not only legal research and writing, but also the procedural mechanics of presenting issues in court. He continues to rely on that foundation in practice.
Throughout his career, Hernon has worked primarily within Massachusetts. He has handled matters that require attention to state rules and local court practices. He pays particular attention to procedural detail and to the factual record. Those priorities shape how he advises clients and how he frames arguments for judges and opposing counsel.
He remains active in practice in Massachusetts. His current work concentrates on legal matters arising under Massachusetts law, representing clients in state courts and related proceedings.
