About the Firm
Trusted Counsel for the Design and Construction Industry
McWilliams Law was founded on a simple belief: construction industry professionals deserve legal counsel that understands their work as deeply as they do.
Our Story
McWilliams Law was built to serve the people who design and build our world. Architects, engineers, and design professionals face a distinct set of legal challenges — contract structures, insurance obligations, and liability exposures that general business attorneys rarely understand at the level the work demands.
Rebecca McWilliams founded this firm to fill that gap. With deep experience in the design and construction industries, she brings a practitioner's understanding of how projects are structured, how risk flows between parties, and where contracts need to be tighter. Every client works directly with Rebecca — no handoffs, no junior associates.
Rebecca McWilliams is an attorney whose practice focuses on the legal needs of architects, engineers, and design professionals in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She advises clients on contract drafting and negotiation, professional liability, insurance risk, and construction disputes — bringing a nuanced understanding of the design and construction industry to every engagement. Rebecca is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
- Admitted in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
- Focus on architecture, design, and construction law
- Contract drafting and negotiation for design professionals
- Professional liability and insurance risk advisory
- AIA, DBIA, and ConsensusDocs contract expertise
How We Work
Industry Fluency
We understand how design projects are structured, how risk flows between parties, and what standard industry contracts actually mean in practice.
Clarity Over Complexity
Legal advice should make your decisions easier, not harder. We translate complex issues into plain language and clear options.
Accessible and Responsive
You'll always know where your matter stands. We return calls and emails promptly — because your time is as valuable as ours.
Honest Counsel
We tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. Straightforward advice is the foundation of a useful attorney-client relationship.
Ready to Protect Your Practice?
A single conversation can clarify your legal position and set your firm on stronger footing. Consultations are confidential and obligation-free.