James B. "J.B." Meade
About James B. Meade
James B. Meade is a lawyer based in Tacoma, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. James B. Meade is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tacoma, Washington
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Fain Anderson VanDerhoef Rosendahl O'Halloran Spillane PLLC
Education: Seattle University, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Tacoma, WA
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