Brett Lockwood
About Brett Lockwood
Brett Lockwood is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Brett Lockwood is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Corporate Law
- Information Technology Law
- Privacy and Data Security Law
- Technology Law
Current Firm: Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP
Education: Emory University, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Atlanta, GA
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