Sam D. Elliott
About Sam D. Elliott
Sam D. Elliott is a lawyer based in Chattanooga, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Sam D. Elliott is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Municipal
- Municipal Law
Current Firm: Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon PLLC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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