Randal Cole
About Randal Cole
Randal Cole is a lawyer based in Bloomfield Hills, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Randal Cole is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Dawda PLC
Education: Detroit College of Law, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI
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