Clay Hopkins
About Clay Hopkins
Clay Hopkins is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Clay Hopkins is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Hopkins Law Firm LLC
Location: Charleston, SC
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