Debra S. Hill
About Debra S. Hill
Debra S. Hill is a lawyer based in Miami, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Debra S. Hill is recognized in the following practice area:
- Miami, Florida
- Franchise Law
Current Firm: Pierson Ferdinand LLP
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Miami, FL
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