Courtney E. Smith
About Courtney E. Smith
Courtney E. Smith is a lawyer based in Franklin, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Courtney E. Smith is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Franklin, Tennessee
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
Current Firm: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP
Education: The University of Memphis, J.D., graduated 2008
Location: Franklin, TN
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