Garret Meader
About Garret Meader
Garret Meader is a lawyer based in St. Simons Island, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Garret Meader is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Simons Island, Georgia
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Drew Eckl & Farnham LLP
Education: Georgia State University, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: St. Simons Island, GA
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