Margaret Dodson
About Margaret Dodson
Margaret Dodson is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Margaret Dodson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
- Health Care Law
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Nashville, TN
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