William Bray Email and Phone Number

William Bray is a Partner at Michael Best and brings thirty years of experience in business and commercial representation to his broad client base that includes companies throughout the Carolinas and beyond. He is often described within the legal community as being one of the last “corporate generalists,” which gives his clients unique access to a range of skills and experience rare in this area of specialization. William serves as primary outside counsel for dozens of closely held companies, in industries ranging from health care to financial services. The majority of his practice is dedicated to assisting his clients in negotiating business transactions. William’s vast experience includes virtually every possible contractual agreement that most companies will see in their lifetime. On any given day, his work may include structuring the purchase of a business, reviewing a franchise offering or drafting a complex distributorship agreement. As William’s practice now enters its third decade, his primary focus is on developing long-term client relationships, beginning from a company’s incorporation through its sale or merger. During those years in between, he is a client’s first phone call, whether the issue involves an employee, trademark or competitor dispute. And no matter how substantial or complex the client’s deal or dispute may become, the growing “bench strength” of attorneys and legal professionals at Bray & Long gives each client the comfort of knowing that they are in safe hands. William is a frequent speaker and author on business and legal issues, and has been featured in publications such as the Charlotte Observer, North Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly, Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal and Paddock Magazine.