William R. Hancock
About William R. Hancock
William R. Hancock is a lawyer based in Detroit, MI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. William R. Hancock is recognized in the following practice area:
- Detroit, Michigan
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC
Education: Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Detroit, MI
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