Thomas C. "Tom" Hildebrand, Jr.
About Thomas C. Hildebrand, Jr.
Thomas C. Hildebrand, Jr. is a lawyer based in Charleston, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Thomas C. Hildebrand, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Education: Wake Forest University, JD, graduated 1985 and The Citadel, BA, graduated 1982
Location: Charleston, SC
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