Angela J. Johnson
About Angela J. Johnson
Angela J. Johnson is a lawyer based in Orangeburg, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Angela J. Johnson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Orangeburg, South Carolina
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: Orangeburg, SC
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