W. Jake "Jake" Rea
About W. Jake Rea
W. Jake Rea is a lawyer based in Greenville, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. W. Jake Rea is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Corporate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: New York University, LL.M. - Taxation, graduated 2016 and The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Greenville, SC
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