Duke R. Highfield
About Duke R. Highfield
Duke R. Highfield is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Duke R. Highfield is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Clement Rivers LLP
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Charleston, SC
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