Dale S. Coffey
About Dale S. Coffey
Dale S. Coffey is a lawyer based in Martinsville, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Dale S. Coffey is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Martinsville, Indiana
- Real Estate Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Boren, Oliver & Coffey LLP
Education: Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Martinsville, IN
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