William M. "Bill" Hake
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 About William M. Hake
William M. Hake is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. William M. Hake is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Education: University of the Pacific, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: San Francisco, CA
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