William M. " Bill" Lafferty
About William M. Lafferty
William M. Lafferty is a lawyer based in Wilmington, DE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. William M. Lafferty is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Current Firm: Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
Education: Penn State Dickinson School of Law, graduated 1989, Penn State Dickinson School of Law, J.D., graduated 1989, and University of Delaware, B.S.B.A, graduated 1985
Location: Wilmington, DE
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