Edward M. "Eddie" Newsom
About Edward M. Newsom
Edward M. Newsom is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Edward M. Newsom is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Taylor Duma LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Atlanta, GA
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