Jonathan Cole
About Jonathan Cole
Jonathan Cole is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Jonathan Cole is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1994 and Georgetown University, AB, graduated 1991
Location: Nashville, TN
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