Katelin Varnado
About Katelin Varnado
Katelin Varnado is a lawyer based in Baton Rouge, LA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Katelin Varnado is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Adams & Reese LLP
Education: Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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