Richard H. Allen, Jr.
About Richard H. Allen, Jr.
Richard H. Allen, Jr. is a lawyer based in Memphis, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Richard H. Allen, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
Current Firm: Allen, Summers & Gresham PLLC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1973
Location: Memphis, TN
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