Debra E. "Debbie" Kleman
About Debra E. Kleman
Debra E. Kleman is a lawyer based in Spartanburg, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Debra E. Kleman is recognized in the following practice area:
- Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Spartanburg, SC
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