Brian C. Neal
About Brian C. Neal
Brian C. Neal is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Brian C. Neal is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: Birmingham Southern College, B.A., The University of Edinburgh, M.Sc., and University of Michigan, J.D.
Location: Nashville, TN
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