Margaret Cooper "Maggie" Roney
About Margaret Cooper Roney
Margaret Cooper Roney is a lawyer based in Memphis, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Margaret Cooper Roney is recognized in the following practice area:
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Lewis Thomason PC
Education: The University of Memphis, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Memphis, TN
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