W. Brantley "Brant" Phillips, Jr., Jr.
About W. Brantley Phillips, Jr., Jr.
W. Brantley Phillips, Jr., Jr. is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. W. Brantley Phillips, Jr., Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Government Relations Practice
- Litigation - Health Care
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Education: Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 1997, Washington and Lee University, graduated 1997, and Duke University, graduated 1997
Location: Nashville, TN
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