Wade Cannon
About Wade Cannon
Wade Cannon is a lawyer based in Chattanooga, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Wade Cannon is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon PLLC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1986 and East Tennessee State University, BS, graduated 1983
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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