Hillary D. Whitaker
About Hillary D. Whitaker
Hillary D. Whitaker is a lawyer based in Burlington, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Hillary D. Whitaker is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Burlington, North Carolina
- Collaborative Law: Family Law
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
Current Firm: Harrison Whitaker PLLC
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Burlington, NC
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