Joel G. Wakefield
About Joel G. Wakefield
Joel G. Wakefield is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Joel G. Wakefield is recognized in the following practice area:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: The Nelson Law Group PLLC
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 1991 and Brigham Young University, BA, graduated 1988
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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