William R. Lathan, Jr.

Ward and Smith PA

Recognized since 2005

New Bern, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Financial Services Regulation Law

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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

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