Laura Givens
About Laura Givens
Laura Givens is a lawyer based in Ridgeland, MS and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Laura Givens is recognized in the following practice area:
- Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC
Location: Ridgeland, MS
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