William R. "Bill" Overend
About William R. Overend
William R. Overend is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. William R. Overend is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Reed Smith LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: San Francisco, CA
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