Sara Compher-Rice
About Sara Compher-Rice
Sara Compher-Rice is a lawyer based in Knoxville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Sara Compher-Rice is recognized in the following practice area:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- DUI / DWI Defense
Current Firm: Oberman & Rice
Education: The University of Tennessee, Juris Doctorate, graduated 2002 and Denison University, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 1999
Location: Knoxville, TN
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