Charles H. McDonald
About Charles H. McDonald
Charles H. McDonald is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Charles H. McDonald is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Newsome Brannon & McDonald LLC
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Columbia, SC
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