Francis "Frank" Pray III
About Francis Pray III
Francis Pray III is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Francis Pray III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Raleigh, NC
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