Shean D. Williams
About Shean D. Williams
Shean D. Williams is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Shean D. Williams is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: The Cochran Firm Atlanta
Education: Georgia State University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Atlanta, GA
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