William S. O'Hare
About William S. O'Hare
William S. O'Hare is a lawyer based in Costa Mesa, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. William S. O'Hare is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Costa Mesa, California
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Snell & Wilmer LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1978
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
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