John P. Griffith
About John P. Griffith
John P. Griffith is a lawyer based in Anderson, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. John P. Griffith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Anderson, South Carolina
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Smith & Griffith LLP
Education: Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Anderson, SC
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