J. Matthew Whitehead
About J. Matthew Whitehead
J. Matthew Whitehead is a lawyer based in Greenville, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. J. Matthew Whitehead is recognized in the following practice area:
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Carolina Law Group
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Greenville, SC
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