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SFE Congratulates Bill Taaffe as Managing Partner

SFE congratulates Bill Taaffe as its new Managing Partner! Bill started at Smith Freed Eberhard in 2008. He regularly defends claims based on commercial liability including liquor liability, products liability, wrongful death, and more. Bill has successfully represented clients from all over the U.S. and abroad, and has defended many complex matters.


“I am honored to have been chosen to lead Smith Freed Eberhard and am excited about our future.  We have an amazing group of people who are all determined to continue the Firm’s long history of excellence.”

Bill Taaffe, Managing Partner  


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