William W. "Bill" Jack, Jr.
About William W. Jack, Jr.
William W. Jack, Jr. is a lawyer based in Grand Rapids, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2001. William W. Jack, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Arbitration
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Mediation
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge
Education: George Washington University, JD, graduated 1973
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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