Background
Rikard, Junior, William L. was born on April 7, 1945 in Canton, North Carolina, United States.
Rikard, Junior, William L. was born on April 7, 1945 in Canton, North Carolina, United States.
Davidson College (Bachelor of Arts, 1967). Vanderbilt University (Juris Doctor, 1970).
Worked at Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein L.L.P. (Charlotte, NC) specializing in Administrative and Regulatory, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Arbitration, Banking, Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Reorganization, Biotechnology, Computer, Construction, Copyright, Corporate, Education, Employee Benefits and Compensation Plans, Employment, Environmental, Estate Planning and Administration, Governmental Contracts and Procurement, Governmental Relations, Health Care, Immigration, Insurance, Intellectual Property, International Trade and Investment, Land Use and Zoning, Lending and Finance, Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships, Litigation, Malpractice Defense, Mergers and Acquisitions, Municipal, Products Liability, Public Finance, Real Estate (Commercial and Residential), Securities, Tax Exempt Organizations, Taxation, Technology Management and Licensing, Telecommunications, Trademark, Transportation, Utilities Regulation. Admitted to the bar, 1970, North Carolina. Patrick Wilson Merit Scholar.
Councilor, Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law Section, North Carolina Bar Association. Member, Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education, 1988-1995, Vice Chairman, 1990-1992, Chairman, 1994-1995. Military: First lieutenant, United States.
Army Adjutant General Corps, 1970-1972. Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein L.L.P. is one of the oldest and largest firms in the Carolinas. From its Raleigh, Charlotte, Spartanburg and Columbia offices it serves a region recognized as an emerging center for business and industry.
Our European office is located in Frankfurt, the banking, business and commercial capital of continental Europe. For information contact Irvin W. Hankins III, Managing Partner, or Sara H. Schreibman, Development Director, 704-372-9000.
Member, Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education, 1988-1995, Vice Chairman, 1990-1992, Chairman, 1994-1995. Military: First lieutenant, United States. Army Adjutant General Corps, 1970-1972.