Walter C. Holton, Jr.
About Walter C. Holton, Jr.
Walter C. Holton, Jr. is a lawyer based in Winston-Salem, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Walter C. Holton, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Holton Law Firm PLLC
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
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