Elizabeth S. Alrutz
About Elizabeth S. Alrutz
Elizabeth S. Alrutz is a lawyer based in Memphis, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Elizabeth S. Alrutz is recognized in the following practice area:
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Lewis Thomason PC
Education: Memphis State University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Memphis, TN
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