Charles Kinley
About Charles Kinley
Charles Kinley is a lawyer based in Greenville, SC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Charles Kinley is recognized in the following practice area:
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: William & Mary Law School, J.D.
Location: Greenville, SC
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