William R. Lathan, Jr.
Recognized since 2005
New Bern, North Carolina
Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law
Financial Services Regulation Law
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
Court Admissions
- All state courts in North Carolina
Headquarters:
New Bern, North Carolina
55 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
13 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Financial Services Regulation Law
Special Focus:
- Banking Operations
- Corporate Governance
- COVID-19
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Regulatory
- Securities
Awards:
- "Super Lawyer," Banking, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2020-2024
- "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, 2014
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2024
Publications
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