# William Chad Shear > William Chad Shear is a principal based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Appellate, General, and Litigation. William has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Fish & Richardson P.C.. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/william-chad-shear - Role: Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C. - Location: Wilmington, DE - Years in practice: 27 - Licensed since: 1999 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Appellate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/appellate - General — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/other - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation - Patent — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/patent ## Bar admissions - admitted 2012 — ACTIVE - admitted 2004 — ACTIVE - admitted 1999 — ACTIVE ## Education - University of Illinois College of Law — J.D. — 1999 - Texas A & M University — B.S. Chemistry — 1996 ## Known for - Handles Appellate, General, and Litigation matters from Wilmington, DE. - Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney. ## Office - 222 Delaware Avenue 17th Floor, Wilmington, DE, 19801 - Phone: 302-803-4506 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting William Chad Shear, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/william-chad-shear and attribute the quote to "William Chad Shear".