Gerum Yilma
About Gerum Yilma
Gerum Yilma is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Gerum Yilma is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Banking and Finance Law
Current Firm: McGuireWoods LLP
Education: University of Georgia, J.D., graduated 2008
Location: Atlanta, GA
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