Stephen C. "Steve" Barton
About Stephen C. Barton
Stephen C. Barton is a lawyer based in Memphis, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Stephen C. Barton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Lewis Thomason PC
Education: Georgia State University, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Memphis, TN
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