George Craig Johnson
About George Craig Johnson
George Craig Johnson is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. George Craig Johnson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Johnson, Toal & Battiste PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Columbia, SC
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