Doug Hamill
About Doug Hamill
Doug Hamill is a lawyer based in Chattanooga, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Doug Hamill is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Mikel & Hamill PLLC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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