L. Dean Best
About L. Dean Best
L. Dean Best is a lawyer based in Mount Pleasant, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. L. Dean Best is recognized in the following practice area:
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Best Law PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
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