Thomas L. Stephenson
About Thomas L. Stephenson
Thomas L. Stephenson is a lawyer based in Greenville, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Thomas L. Stephenson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Arbitration
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Mediation
Current Firm: Stephenson & Murphy LLC
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Greenville, SC
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