Alexander P. "Sandy" Sands III
About Alexander P. Sands III
Alexander P. Sands III is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Alexander P. Sands III is recognized in the following practice area:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Government Relations Practice
Current Firm: Sands Law PLLC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1971
Location: Raleigh, NC
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