D. Summers Clarke II
About D. Summers Clarke II
D. Summers Clarke II is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. D. Summers Clarke II is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Construction Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Insurance
Current Firm: Luzuriaga Mims LLP
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Charleston, SC
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