Kent Marcus
About Kent Marcus
Kent Marcus is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Kent Marcus is recognized in the following practice area:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Entertainment Law - Music
Current Firm: Marcus & Colvin LLP
Education: Penn State Dickinson School of Law, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Nashville, TN
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