Davis J. Fussell
About Davis J. Fussell
Davis J. Fussell is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Davis J. Fussell is recognized in the following practice area:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Raleigh, NC
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