Herbert E. "Herb" Buhl III
About Herbert E. Buhl III
Herbert E. Buhl III is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Herbert E. Buhl III is recognized in the following practice area:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Labor Law - Union
Current Firm: Herbert E. Buhl, III
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1970
Location: Columbia, SC
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