Edward J. Hammond
About Edward J. Hammond
Edward J. Hammond is a lawyer based in Milwaukee, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Edward J. Hammond is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Energy Law
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- Project Finance Law
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Current Firm: Foley & Lardner LLP
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1981 and Yale University, BA
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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