Ryan D. Franklin
About Ryan D. Franklin
Ryan D. Franklin is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Ryan D. Franklin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Atlas Legal & Consulting
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Nashville, TN
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