Joseph R. "Joe" Dasta
About Joseph R. Dasta
Joseph R. Dasta is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Joseph R. Dasta is recognized in the following practice area:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Columbia, SC
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