Robert Leon "Bob" Edwards
About Robert Leon Edwards
Robert Leon Edwards is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Robert Leon Edwards is recognized in the following practice area:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Edwards Craver Veach PLLC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1965
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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