Michael Parente
About Michael Parente
Michael Parente is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Michael Parente is recognized in the following practice area:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Columbia, SC
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