William Burton learned the value of connecting and developing relationships early on, from observing that about his father’s hands-on management style with clients. Both naturally competitive and approachable, William brings his honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic to his business litigation clients – in advising on virtually all aspects of Delaware General Corporation Law, and the governance of Delaware business entities.
William regularly litigates issues related to breach of fiduciary duties, shareholder and corporate governance disputes, valuation and appraisal law, and other corporate and commercial litigation issues, on behalf of corporations, directors, officers, members, partners, investors and stockholders. While his practice is primarily focused in the Court of Chancery, he also represents clients in other state and federal courts, including the Delaware Superior Court, the Federal District Court for the District of Delaware and the Delaware Supreme Court.
Credentials
Education
- West Chester University, B.A., political science, 2011
- Delaware Law School, J.D., 2015, magna cum laude, internal managing editor for the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Dean’s List All Semesters, Widener Scholar, Wolcott Fellow
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Clerkships
- HonorableM. Jane Brady, Delaware Superior Court