Les Oakes
About Les Oakes
Les Oakes is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Les Oakes is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Current Firm: King & Spalding LLP
Education: Georgia Institute of Technology, graduated 1981
Location: Atlanta, GA
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