William A. S. Magrath II
About William A. S. Magrath II
William A. S. Magrath II is a lawyer based in Reno, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. William A. S. Magrath II is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Reno, Nevada
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: McDonald Carano LLP
Education: University of the Pacific, J.D., graduated 1976 and University of Nevada, B.S., graduated 1973
Location: Reno, NV
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