Michael D. "Mike" Oesterle
About Michael D. Oesterle
Michael D. Oesterle is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Michael D. Oesterle is recognized in the following practice area:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: King & Ballow
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Nashville, TN
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