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General practice Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Raiford is a brilliant legal mind. He thinks issues through and takes calculated steps to reach his client's objective(s). Mr. Raiford is dependable and is the type of person and lawyer others seek advice from. He is meek, which should not be understood as weak, but rather quiet strength. Mr. Raiford is an honorable man and represents the law profession well."