Melody J.E. Breeden
About Melody J.E. Breeden
Melody J.E. Breeden is a lawyer based in Myrtle Beach, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Melody J.E. Breeden is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Turner Padget Graham & Laney PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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