Fred D. Gray, Jr.

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Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

About Fred D. Gray, Jr.

Fred D. Gray, Jr. is a lawyer based in Tuskegee, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2024. Fred D. Gray, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:

Tuskegee, Alabama
- Education Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Current Firm: Gray, Langford, Sapp, McGowan, Gray, Gray & Nathanson

Education: Howard University, J.D., graduated 1987

Location: Tuskegee, AL

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