1986, New York; U.S. District Court: Western District of New York; U.S. District Court: Southern District of New York; U.S. District Court: Eastern District of New York; U.S. District Court: Northern District of New York; Bankruptcy Court Western District of New York; Second Circuit Court of Appeals
ISLN:
909529046
Areas of Practice (4)
Business Law
Intellectual Property
Litigation
Manufacturers and Distributors
Peer Reviews
4.4/5.0(5 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
4.4/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.4/5.0
Judgment
4.4/5.0
Communication
4.4/5.0
Legal Experience
4.4/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Managing Partner
on 11/18/14
in Litigation
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