Thomas E. Buck
About Thomas E. Buck
Thomas E. Buck is a lawyer based in Wheeling, WV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Thomas E. Buck is recognized in the following practice area:
- Wheeling, West Virginia
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Bailey & Wyant PLLC
Education: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Wheeling, WV
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