L. Frederick "Fred" Williams Jr.
About L. Frederick Williams Jr.
L. Frederick Williams Jr. is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. L. Frederick Williams Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Corporate Law
- Economic Development Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Project Finance Law
- Public Finance Law
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Ballard Spahr LLP
Education: West Virginia University, graduated 1981
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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