George S. Cary
About George S. Cary
George S. Cary is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. George S. Cary is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Antitrust Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Litigation - Antitrust
Current Firm: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Washington, DC
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