Carole J. Buckner
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 About Carole J. Buckner
Carole J. Buckner is a lawyer based in San Diego, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Carole J. Buckner is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Diego, California
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1984 and University of California Berkeley, B.A. Economics, graduated 1980
Location: San Diego, CA
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