W. Strat Stavrou, Jr.
About W. Strat Stavrou, Jr.
W. Strat Stavrou, Jr. is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. W. Strat Stavrou, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Willson Jones Carter & Baxley PA
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Columbia, SC
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