Katelyn "Katie" Dwyer
About Katelyn Dwyer
Katelyn Dwyer is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Katelyn Dwyer is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Nashville, TN
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