Lisa Rushton
About Lisa Rushton
Lisa Rushton is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Lisa Rushton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Natural Resources Law
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Raleigh, NC
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