Benjamin Smoot II
About Benjamin Smoot II
Benjamin Smoot II is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2027. Benjamin Smoot II is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Pierce, Sloan, Kennedy & Early LLC
Location: Charleston, SC
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