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William R. Lathan, Jr.


Mr. Lathan'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, Mr. Lathan served as vice president and general counsel/corporate secretary for one of North Carolina's multi-bank holding companies.

Practice Groups
Business
Financial Institutions
Securities

Practice Concentration
Financial Institutions Law and Regulation
Mergers and Acquisitions

Admitted to Practice
North Carolina, 1975
All state courts in North Carolina

Honors and Distinctions*
The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2010

Education

J.D., The University of North Carolina School of Law, 1975

A.B., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1972


Professional and Community Affiliations
American Bar Association — Section: Business Law
North Carolina Bankers Association

North Carolina Bar Association — Section: Business Law


Publications

Business

Financial Institutions

 

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