William P. O'Connor
About William P. O'Connor
William P. O'Connor is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. William P. O'Connor is recognized in the following practice area:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Boardman & Clark LLP
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Madison, WI
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