Gaines Brake
About Gaines Brake
Gaines Brake is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Gaines Brake is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Elder Law
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 2006
Location: Birmingham, AL
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