R. David "David" Massey
About R. David Massey
R. David Massey is a lawyer based in Greenville, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. R. David Massey is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Brown, Massey, Evans, McLeod & Haynsworth LLC
Education: Emory University, LLM in Taxation, graduated 1985, The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1974, and Wofford College, BA, graduated 1968
Location: Greenville, SC
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