Michael J. Seezen
About Michael J. Seezen
Michael J. Seezen is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Michael J. Seezen is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Municipal Law
- Public Finance Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Securities Regulation
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1998 and Wake Forest University, B.A., graduated 1995
Location: Columbia, SC
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