Whitney B. Harrison
About Whitney B. Harrison
Whitney B. Harrison is a lawyer based in Columbia, SC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Whitney B. Harrison is recognized in the following practice area:
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Appellate Practice
Current Firm: McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips LLC
Education: The University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., graduated 2010
Location: Columbia, SC
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