B. Riney "Riney" Green
About B. Riney Green
B. Riney Green is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. B. Riney Green is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Corporate Law
- Health Care Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Education: University of Virginia, graduated 1980 and Vanderbilt University, graduated 1977
Location: Nashville, TN
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