Margaret R. Westbrook
About Margaret R. Westbrook
Margaret R. Westbrook is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Margaret R. Westbrook is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Charlotte, NC
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