Paul K. Sun, Jr.
About Paul K. Sun, Jr.
Paul K. Sun, Jr. is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Paul K. Sun, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Ellis & Winters LLP
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1989, Vanderbilt University, MBA, graduated 1981, and Wittenberg University, BA, graduated 1979
Location: Raleigh, NC
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