John S. Wagster
About John S. Wagster
John S. Wagster is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. John S. Wagster is recognized in the following practice area:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- International Mergers and Acquisitions
Current Firm: FBT Gibbons LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Nashville, TN
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