J. William "Bill" Callison
About J. William Callison
J. William Callison is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. J. William Callison is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Corporate Law
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Holland & Hart LLP
Education: University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Denver, CO
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