Lynne Wakefield
About Lynne Wakefield
Lynne Wakefield is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Lynne Wakefield is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Charlotte, NC
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