Caryn Coppedge McNeill
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 About Caryn Coppedge McNeill
Caryn Coppedge McNeill is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Caryn Coppedge McNeill is recognized in the following practice area:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1991, Duke University, graduated 1991, and Davidson College, graduated 1988
Location: Raleigh, NC
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