Daniel C. "Dan" Bruton
About Daniel C. Bruton
Daniel C. Bruton is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Daniel C. Bruton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Bell, Davis & Pitt PA
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1995 and Davidson College, BA, graduated 1991
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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