Michael C. "Mike" Lord
About Michael C. Lord
Michael C. Lord is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2001. Michael C. Lord is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Williams Mullen
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Raleigh, NC
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