Wendell B. Porterfield Jr.
About Wendell B. Porterfield Jr.
Wendell B. Porterfield Jr. is a lawyer based in Vail, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Wendell B. Porterfield Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Vail, Colorado
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Porterfield Oliver LLC
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1974
Location: Vail, CO
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