Larry J. Rector
About Larry J. Rector
Larry J. Rector is a lawyer based in Bridgeport, WV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Larry J. Rector is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Bridgeport, West Virginia
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Education: University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Bridgeport, WV
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