David E. Kendall
About David E. Kendall
David E. Kendall is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1993. David E. Kendall is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- First Amendment Law
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Media Law
Current Firm: Williams & Connolly LLP
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1978
Location: Washington, DC
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