Alvin J. Hammer
About Alvin J. Hammer
Alvin J. Hammer is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Alvin J. Hammer is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Appellate Practice
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Gedney M. Howe, III PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1973
Location: Charleston, SC
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