James K. "Jim" Dorsett III
About James K. Dorsett III
James K. Dorsett III is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. James K. Dorsett III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Raleigh, NC
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