Eric A. Koontz
About Eric A. Koontz
Eric A. Koontz is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Eric A. Koontz is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Energy Law
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1999 and Robert Morris College, B.S., graduated 1996
Location: Atlanta, GA
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