Weldon R. Johnson
About Weldon R. Johnson
Weldon R. Johnson is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Weldon R. Johnson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson LLP
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 1969
Location: Columbia, SC
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