Brian T. Rafferty
About Brian T. Rafferty
Brian T. Rafferty is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Brian T. Rafferty is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Rafferty Law LLC
Education: Vanderbilt University, graduated 1997
Location: Atlanta, GA
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