John R. Tarpley
About John R. Tarpley
John R. Tarpley is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. John R. Tarpley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Mediation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Transportation Law
Current Firm: Lewis Thomason PC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1980 and The University of Tennessee, graduated 1980
Location: Nashville, TN
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