Cate Edwards
About Cate Edwards
Cate Edwards is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Cate Edwards is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Civil Rights Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Edwards Beightol LLC
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Raleigh, NC
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