William J. "Bill" Evans
About William J. Evans
William J. Evans is a lawyer based in Anchorage, AK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. William J. Evans is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Sedor Wendlandt Evans & Filippi LLC
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Anchorage, AK
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