William D. Christ
About William D. Christ
William D. Christ is a lawyer based in Buffalo, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. William D. Christ is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Buffalo, New York
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Phillips Lytle LLP
Education: New York University, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Buffalo, NY
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