Albert P. "Al" Allan
About Albert P. Allan
Albert P. Allan is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Albert P. Allan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Allan IP Litigation
Education: University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 1992, University of Notre Dame, graduated 1992, Arizona State University, graduated 1985, Air Force Institute of Technology, graduated 1980, and University of Miami School of Law, graduated 1979
Location: Charlotte, NC
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