Kenneth B. "Ken" Wingate
About Kenneth B. Wingate
Kenneth B. Wingate is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Kenneth B. Wingate is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Sweeny, Wingate & Barrow PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Columbia, SC
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