Edward W. Griggs
About Edward W. Griggs
Edward W. Griggs is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Edward W. Griggs is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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