M. Rhett "Rhett" DeHart
About M. Rhett DeHart
M. Rhett DeHart is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. M. Rhett DeHart is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Charleston, SC
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