Charles R. Norris
About Charles R. Norris
Charles R. Norris is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Charles R. Norris is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Whelan Mellen & Norris LLC
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Charleston, SC
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