William H. "Bill" Pickering
About William H. Pickering
William H. Pickering is a lawyer based in Chattanooga, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. William H. Pickering is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel PC
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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