Chelsea Dermody
About Chelsea Dermody
Chelsea Dermody is a lawyer based in Louisville, KY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Chelsea Dermody is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Labor and Employment Law - Employee
Current Firm: Schulz Messex Dermody PLLC
Location: Louisville, KY
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