Robert L. Vance
About Robert L. Vance
Robert L. Vance is a lawyer based in Knoxville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Robert L. Vance is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter PLLC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Knoxville, TN
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