John J. Coleman III
About John J. Coleman III
John J. Coleman III is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1993. John J. Coleman III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: Duke University, JD, graduated 1981 and Duke University, AB, graduated 1978
Location: Birmingham, AL
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