William Gartland, an associate in the firm’s Corporate and Business practice groups, is involved in the structuring and negotiation of corporate transactions for closely held businesses, including shareholder agreements, limited liability company operating agreements, employment contracts, loan agreements, and agreements relating to the acquisition and disposition of businesses.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Gartland was a corporate associate with the New York City law firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.  Mr. Gartland is admitted to practice law in New York and is a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association.

Mr. Gartland is a graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.A. Summa Cum Laude, 1997), where he was awarded the Undergraduate Recognition Award for Academic Excellence, an Academic Excellence Award for Best Written Paper, and an Achievement Award for Outstanding Performance.  Mr. Gartland is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law (J.D. with distinction, 2001), where he was awarded a Dean’s Citation of Excellence and served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Hofstra Law Review.  Mr. Gartland is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, Sigma Beta Honor Society and Golden Key National Honor Society.

Mr. Gartland plays an active role in the community in which he resides and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the East Islip Community Chamber of Commerce, Inc., a volunteer organization representing the businesses and communities of East Islip, Great River and Islip Terrace.