Tom Russell
About Tom Russell
Tom Russell is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Tom Russell is recognized in the following practice area:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Civil Rights Law
Current Firm: Lewis Thomason PC
Education: Northern Kentucky University, J.D., graduated 2001 and DePauw University, B.A., graduated 1998
Location: Nashville, TN
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