William R. Lathan Jr.

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2005.

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

(252) 672-5400

Firm: Ward and Smith, P.A.

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Overview

Firm

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Years In Practice

Phone Number (252) 672-5400

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.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Banking and Finance Law (Banking & Finance)

Banking and Finance Law (Business)

Banking Operations

Financial Services Regulation Law (Banking & Finance)

Financial Services Regulation Law (Regulatory & Government)

Regulatory

Awards

The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2016
"Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, 2014

Education

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, J.D.

Graduated 1975

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, AB

Graduated 1972

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (252) 672-5400

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

New Bern, North Carolina 28563-0867

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