E. Allen Dodd
About E. Allen Dodd
E. Allen Dodd is a lawyer based in Fort Payne, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. E. Allen Dodd is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Fort Payne, Alabama
- Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Scruggs, Dodd & Brisendine
Education: Samford University, graduated 1987
Location: Fort Payne, AL
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