Mark Griffith
About Mark Griffith
Mark Griffith is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Mark Griffith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Government Relations Practice
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Raleigh, NC
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