Ansley Chapman Cella
About Ansley Chapman Cella
Ansley Chapman Cella is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Ansley Chapman Cella is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1998, University of Miami School of Law, LL.M. in Estate Planning, graduated 2000, The University of South Carolina, J.D., graduated 1998, and Clemson University, B.A. in History, graduated 1994
Location: Raleigh, NC
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