Shawn Hairston
About Shawn Hairston
Shawn Hairston is a lawyer based in Miami, FL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Shawn Hairston is recognized in the following practice area:
- Miami, Florida
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Hairston & Crooks Legal Group
Education: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Miami, FL
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