Alana Ackels
About Alana Ackels
Alana Ackels is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Alana Ackels is recognized in the following practice area:
- Dallas, Texas
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Bell Nunnally LLP
Education: Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Dallas, TX
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