William T. McGloin

William McGloin is a highly skilled attorney who helps businesses and individuals navigate complex legal issues, providing expert guidance in advocacy, risk management, and, when necessary, litigation.  With a reputation for being a highly intelligent, thorough, and aggressive advocate, Bill is committed to securing favorable outcomes for his clients. He is well-versed in professional liability litigation, understanding the profound and often devastating effects such allegations can have on professionals facing claims of fault. With this insight, Bill approaches each matter with urgency and precision, working relentlessly to secure timely, effective, and cost-conscious resolutions.

With over 30 years of experience, Bill’s track record of success spans across a wide range of civil matters, including professional liability, general liability, product liability, construction defects, wrongful death, premises liability, and transportation claims. Bill serves a diverse clientele, representing professionals such as lawyers, architects, engineers, land surveyors, physicians, dentists, accountants, and real estate professionals. Bill also has extensive experience representing clients in the transportation sector, where he is trusted for his strategic and effective approach to complex casualty litigation.

Bill’s legal malpractice experience spans a wide spectrum of claims, including those arising from commercial disputes, matrimonial matters, real estate transactions and foreclosures, wills and trusts, personal injury cases, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) claims, and other professional services rendered by attorneys.  He also represents architects and engineers in a range of claims involving personal injury, property damage, and economic loss arising from design, construction, and project management disputes.

Bill also provides counsel to healthcare professionals — including chiropractors, long-term care facilities, home healthcare agencies, podiatrists, and psychologists — on various liability matters. Beyond his litigation skills, Bill regularly advises clients on risk management, ethics, and compliance to help them navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges.

In the transportation sector, Bill represents owners and operators of private passenger and commercial vehicles, as well as their insurers, in litigating claims related to bodily injury, property damage, PIP (Personal Injury Protection), and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage.

Bill is licensed to practice in both New Jersey and New York, handling cases in both federal and state courts. He also represents clients in arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution forums. Additionally, Bill has extensive experience representing professionals before state administrative agencies, including the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, the New Jersey State Board of Architects, the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, and the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.

Professional and Community Affiliations

• New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Member, Malpractice Insurance Committee
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation 
• New Jersey State Bar Association
• Essex County Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute (DRI)
• USLAW Network
• Member, Professional Liability Defense Federation
• Member, Irish American Bar Association of New Jersey
• Member, Irish American Cultural Institute
• Member, Essex Inn of Court, William J. Brennan, Jr. Chapter (1995-1997)

Recipient, “International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award for Trial Advocacy”

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