William E. Burton III
About William E. Burton III
William E. Burton III is a lawyer based in Greensboro, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. William E. Burton III is recognized in the following practice area:
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Current Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Greensboro, NC
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