W. Michael "Mike" Hamilton
About W. Michael Hamilton
W. Michael Hamilton is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. W. Michael Hamilton is recognized in the following practice area:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Provost Umphrey Law Firm LLP
Education: University of Arkansas, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Nashville, TN
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