Griffin Terry Sumner
About Griffin Terry Sumner
Griffin Terry Sumner is a lawyer based in Louisville, KY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Griffin Terry Sumner is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Appellate Practice
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: FBT Gibbons LLP
Education: University of Cincinnati, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Louisville, KY
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