Felix R. Dowsley III
About Felix R. Dowsley III
Felix R. Dowsley III is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Felix R. Dowsley III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- Project Finance Law
- Public Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Current Firm: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Nashville, TN
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