Abena Echternach
About Abena Echternach
Abena Echternach is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Abena Echternach is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Spencer Fane LLP
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Nashville, TN
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