Patrick Williams
About Patrick Williams
Patrick Williams is a lawyer based in Vancouver, BC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2022. Patrick Williams is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Administrative and Public Law
- Class Action Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Location: Vancouver, BC
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