Adam F. Rust
About Adam F. Rust
Adam F. Rust is a lawyer based in Knoxville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Adam F. Rust is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Transportation Law
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Lewis Thomason PC
Education: Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 2008 and The University of Tennessee, B.S.
Location: Knoxville, TN
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