William B. Smith
About William B. Smith
William B. Smith is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. William B. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Abramson Smith Waldsmith LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1973 and Tulane University, graduated 1970
Location: San Francisco, CA
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