Andrew J. MacLeod
About Andrew J. MacLeod
Andrew J. MacLeod is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Andrew J. MacLeod is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Willson Jones Carter & Baxley PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Columbia, SC
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