E. Brett Breitschwerdt
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022 About E. Brett Breitschwerdt
E. Brett Breitschwerdt is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. E. Brett Breitschwerdt is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Utilities Law
Current Firm: McGuireWoods LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2010
Location: Raleigh, NC
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