William C. "Will" McDowell
About William C. McDowell
William C. McDowell is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2013. William C. McDowell is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Administrative and Public Law
- Class Action Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Defamation and Media Law
- Health Care Law
- Legal Malpractice Law
Current Firm: Lenczner Slaght
Location: Toronto, ON
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