Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Wakefield
About Jeffrey M. Wakefield
Jeffrey M. Wakefield is a lawyer based in Charleston, WV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Jeffrey M. Wakefield is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC
Education: West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Charleston, WV
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