Angus M. Lawton
About Angus M. Lawton
Angus M. Lawton is a lawyer based in Mount Pleasant, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Angus M. Lawton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Lawton Law Firm
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
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