Amy L. Hammer
About Amy L. Hammer
Amy L. Hammer is a lawyer based in Cary, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Amy L. Hammer is recognized in the following practice area:
- Cary, North Carolina
- Patent Law
Current Firm: KDW Firm PLLC
Education: Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 2006
Location: Cary, NC
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