C. Gavin Shepherd
About C. Gavin Shepherd
C. Gavin Shepherd is a lawyer based in Knoxville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. C. Gavin Shepherd is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter PLLC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Knoxville, TN
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