William J. "Bill" Wahoff
About William J. Wahoff
William J. Wahoff is a lawyer based in Columbus, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. William J. Wahoff is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbus, Ohio
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Education: The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Columbus, OH
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