Kip A. Nesmith
About Kip A. Nesmith
Kip A. Nesmith is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Kip A. Nesmith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Freese & Goss PLLC
Education: The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 2003 and The University of Alabama, B.A.
Location: Birmingham, AL
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