Custis M. Byars
About Custis M. Byars
Custis M. Byars is a lawyer based in Johns Island, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Custis M. Byars is recognized in the following practice area:
- Johns Island, South Carolina
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Buist Byars & Taylor LLC
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Johns Island, SC
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