Amanda M. Busby
About Amanda M. Busby
Amanda M. Busby is a lawyer based in Knoxville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Amanda M. Busby is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Knoxville, TN
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