Richard C. "Rick" Detwiler
About Richard C. Detwiler
Richard C. Detwiler is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Richard C. Detwiler is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mediation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Callison Tighe & Robinson LLC
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Columbia, SC
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