J. Hillyer Jennings
About J. Hillyer Jennings
J. Hillyer Jennings is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. J. Hillyer Jennings is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: King & Spalding LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: Atlanta, GA
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