Shepherd D. "Shep" Tate
About Shepherd D. Tate
Shepherd D. Tate is a lawyer based in Memphis, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Shepherd D. Tate is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Arbitration
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
- Securities Regulation
Current Firm: Law Office of Shepherd D. Tate
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1977, Vanderbilt University, B.A., graduated 1974, and Vanderbilt University, graduated 1974
Location: Memphis, TN
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