Leonard T. Jernigan, Jr.
About Leonard T. Jernigan, Jr.
Leonard T. Jernigan, Jr. is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Leonard T. Jernigan, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: The Jernigan Law Firm
Education: North Carolina Central University, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Raleigh, NC
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