April M. Minarik
About April M. Minarik
April M. Minarik is a lawyer based in Troy, MI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. April M. Minarik is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Troy, Michigan
- Intellectual Property Law
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce PLC
Education: Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Troy, MI
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