R. Grant Allison
About R. Grant Allison
R. Grant Allison is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. R. Grant Allison is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Williams Mullen
Education: Campbell University, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Raleigh, NC
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