R. Dale Bay
About R. Dale Bay
R. Dale Bay is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. R. Dale Bay is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Lewis Thomason PC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1984, Middle Tennessee State University, B.S., graduated 1981, and Cumberland University, A.A., graduated 1979
Location: Nashville, TN
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