William E. McDaniels
About William E. McDaniels
William E. McDaniels is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1989. William E. McDaniels is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Williams & Connolly LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1967
Location: Washington, DC
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