A. Summey "Summey" Orr III
About A. Summey Orr III
A. Summey Orr III is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. A. Summey Orr III is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Hartman Simons & Wood LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1986, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduated 1986, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduated 1983
Location: Atlanta, GA
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