Jeffrey R. Whitley
About Jeffrey R. Whitley
Jeffrey R. Whitley is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Jeffrey R. Whitley is recognized in the following practice area:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Fox Rothschild LLP
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Raleigh, NC
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