William R. Lathan, Jr.

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Recognized since 2005

New Bern, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Financial Services Regulation Law

Bill's practice experience encompasses the formation, regulation, and operation of banks and bank holding companies; securities offerings and reporting; mergers and acquisitions; and corporate governance matters pertaining to publicly-held companies. He has been rated by his peers as being "preeminent" in his fields of law. Prior to joining the Firm, Bill served as vice president and general counsel/corporate secretary for one of North Carolina's multi-bank holding companies.

Contact & Links

E-mail: wrl@wardandsmith.com
Direct Phone Number: 252-672-5458
Lawyer Page: https://www.wardandsmith.com/attorneys/william-lathan

Location

1001 College Court
P.O. Box 867
New Bern, NC 28563-0867

Education

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1975
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, AB, graduated 1972

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, 1975

Affiliations

* Please see the following websites for an explanation of the membership standards for the following recognitions: - www.bestlawyers.com; businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/; and www.superlawyers.com/north-carolina.
American Bar Association - Section: Business Law
North Carolina Bankers Association - Member
North Carolina Bar Association - Section: Business Law

Court Admissions