Barbara J. Wagner Ph.D.
About Barbara J. Wagner Ph.D.
Barbara J. Wagner Ph.D. is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Barbara J. Wagner Ph.D. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms LLC
Education: Charleston School of Law, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Charleston, SC
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