Sam Bass
About Sam Bass
Sam Bass is a lawyer based in Spartanburg, SC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Sam Bass is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Stewart Law Offices
Education: The University of South Carolina, J.D., graduated 2008 and Washington and Lee University, B.A., graduated 2003
Location: Spartanburg, SC
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