William "Bill" McNamara
About William McNamara
William McNamara is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2022. William McNamara is recognized in the following practice area:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Product Liability Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Location: Toronto, ON
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