W. Henry "Hank" Lawrence
About W. Henry Lawrence
W. Henry Lawrence is a lawyer based in Bridgeport, WV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2001. W. Henry Lawrence is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Bridgeport, West Virginia
- Commercial Litigation
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Natural Resources Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Education: William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Bridgeport, WV
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