Joseph M. Clark
About Joseph M. Clark
Joseph M. Clark is a lawyer based in Memphis, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Joseph M. Clark is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Insurance Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Lewis Thomason PC
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1993, Vanderbilt University, graduated 1993, and University of Kentucky, graduated 1997
Location: Memphis, TN
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