Gary W. Poliakoff
About Gary W. Poliakoff
Gary W. Poliakoff is a lawyer based in Spartanburg, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. Gary W. Poliakoff is recognized in the following practice area:
- Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Poliakoff & Associates PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Spartanburg, SC
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