Caroline Schmidt Burton
About Caroline Schmidt Burton
Caroline Schmidt Burton is a lawyer based in Richmond, VA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Caroline Schmidt Burton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Richmond, Virginia
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: McGuireWoods LLP
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Richmond, VA
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