Harrell H. "Hugh" Stevens Jr.
About Harrell H. Stevens Jr.
Harrell H. Stevens Jr. is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1991. Harrell H. Stevens Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- First Amendment Law
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Media Law
Current Firm: Stevens Martin Vaughn & Tadych PLLC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1965
Location: Raleigh, NC
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