Reggie E. Keaton
About Reggie E. Keaton
Reggie E. Keaton is a lawyer based in Knoxville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Reggie E. Keaton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Frantz, McConnell & Seymour LLP
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1984 and Carson-Newman College, B.S., graduated 1981
Location: Knoxville, TN
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