Kimberly J. "Kim" Korando
About Kimberly J. Korando
Kimberly J. Korando is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Kimberly J. Korando is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 1986 and University of Oklahoma, graduated 1980
Location: Raleigh, NC
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