Brian Mickelsen
About Brian Mickelsen
Brian Mickelsen is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Brian Mickelsen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Mickelsen Dalton LLC
Location: Charleston, SC
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