Deborah Godwin
About Deborah Godwin
Deborah Godwin is a lawyer based in Memphis, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Deborah Godwin is recognized in the following practice area:
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Employment Law - Individuals
Current Firm: Godwin, Morris, Laurenzi & Bloomfield PC
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Memphis, TN
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