Nicholas W. Diegel
About Nicholas W. Diegel
Nicholas W. Diegel is a lawyer based in Knoxville, TN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Nicholas W. Diegel is recognized in the following practice area:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Knoxville, TN
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