Tonya Mitchem Grindon
About Tonya Mitchem Grindon
Tonya Mitchem Grindon is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Tonya Mitchem Grindon is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- International Mergers and Acquisitions
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC
Education: The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1997 and Vanderbilt University, BA, graduated 1992
Location: Nashville, TN
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