Hal Hardin
About Hal Hardin
Hal Hardin is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1993. Hal Hardin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- DUI / DWI Defense
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Hardin Law Office
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1968, Vanderbilt University, jd, and Vanderbilt University
Location: Nashville, TN
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