Richard J. "Rick" Morgan
About Richard J. Morgan
Richard J. Morgan is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Richard J. Morgan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: Washington and Jefferson College, B.A., graduated 1972 and The University of Toledo, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Columbia, SC
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