Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" Maddox
About Mary Elizabeth Maddox
Mary Elizabeth Maddox is a lawyer based in Knoxville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Mary Elizabeth Maddox is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Frantz, McConnell & Seymour LLP
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Knoxville, TN
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