William M. "Bill" Sloan
About William M. Sloan
William M. Sloan is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. William M. Sloan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Environmental Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Current Firm: Venable LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: San Francisco, CA
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