Ernest C. "Ernie" Pearson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 About Ernest C. Pearson
Ernest C. Pearson is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Ernest C. Pearson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Economic Development Law
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1975 and North Carolina State University, BA, graduated 1972
Location: Raleigh, NC
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