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William F. Wilder

Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Corporate Law
    Public Finance Law
  • Website:
    http://www.rcalaw.com
  • Phone:
    (602) 258.7701
  • Location:
    One North Central Avenue, Suite 1200
    Phoenix, AZ 85004-4417
"Bill Wilder has been associated with Arizona Retirement Centers, Inc. d.b.a. since its inception in 1984 (incorporation) and its opening in 1989. During this time Mr. Wilder has been our statutory agent and primary legal counsel for our retirement community. He has always served Sierra Winds with the utmost respect, concern, and professionalism that an attorney could offer an entity such as ours. We are very pleased with Mr. Wilder's involvement with Sierra Winds through the years and value his friendship and legal guidance a great deal."
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Lawyer Bio

Bill joined Ryley Carlock & Applewhite in 1964 following his graduation from the University of Arizona College of Law and served as the firm's Managing Shareholder from 1988 to 1998.

He has a diversified practice in the areas of public finance, corporate and securities law, real estate, probate and estate planning, and representation of corporate fiduciaries, with a primary emphasis on the representation of clients in all aspects of public finance law. Bill has extensive experience in representing public entities and in serving as counsel to issuers, underwriters, indenture trustees, borrowing entities, and as bond counsel in connection with public financing transactions. He also serves as a general counsel to a number of profit and non-profit corporations.

A native Arizonan, Bill is married to Liisa and has two adult children and five grandchildren. He served on active and reserve duty in the United States Navy (1956-1962).

Bill is active in the business, civic and cultural affairs of the greater Phoenix area. In his free time Bill enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking and exploring the southwest, traveling, studying history of any era, and spending time with his family.

 

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Court Admissions:

  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1964

Affiliations:

  • American Heart Association Arizona Affiliate - Director, 1975-1983; Chairman of Board, 1982-1983
  • Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Associations - Member
  • Arizona Bar Foundation - Founding Fellow
  • Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society - Member
  • Arizona Historical Society - Member
  • Arizonans for Cultural Development - Director, 1994-2000
  • Assistance League of Phoenix - Chapter Advisory Board, 1989-1993
  • Audubon Arizona - Director, 2006-2012
  • Boy Scouts of America - Assistant Scoutmaster, 1965-1975
  • Desert Botanical Garden - Trustee, 2009-present and 1997-2007; President, 2004-2006
  • Ducks Unlimited - Phoenix Area Chairman, 1974-1976
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers - Member
  • National Municipal League - Regional Vice President, 1985-1986
  • Phoenix Art Museum - Member
  • Phoenix Community Alliance - Director, 1994-present
  • Roosevelt Rough Riders - Member
  • The Arizona Club - Director, 1993-1997; President, 1995-1996

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Public Finance Law, Phoenix (2018)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Corporate Law
  • Public Finance Law

Areas of Expertise:

  • Economic Development
  • Municipal
  • Project Finance
  • Real Estate
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"Bill Wilder has been associated with Arizona Retirement Centers, Inc. d.b.a. since its inception in 1984 (incorporation) and its opening in 1989. During this time Mr. Wilder has been our statutory agent and primary legal counsel for our retirement community. He has always served Sierra Winds with the utmost respect, concern, and professionalism that an attorney could offer an entity such as ours. We are very pleased with Mr. Wilder's involvement with Sierra Winds through the years and value his friendship and legal guidance a great deal."

Firm Details

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Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, A Professional Corporation
http://www.rcalaw.com
 
Headquarters
One North Central Avenue, Suite 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4417
(602) 440.4800
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