L. Grant "Grant" Close III
About L. Grant Close III
L. Grant Close III is a lawyer based in Greenville, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. L. Grant Close III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: Charleston School of Law, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Greenville, SC
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