Joseph D. "Joe" Walker
About Joseph D. Walker
Joseph D. Walker is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Joseph D. Walker is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Corporate Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: Georgetown University, LL.M., graduated 1983, The University of South Carolina, J.D., graduated 1981, and The University of South Carolina, B.A., graduated 1978
Location: Columbia, SC
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