Brian D. Roark
About Brian D. Roark
Brian D. Roark is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Brian D. Roark is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Health Care Law
- Litigation - Health Care
Current Firm: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Nashville, TN
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