Bart Lazar
About Bart Lazar
Bart Lazar is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Bart Lazar is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Chicago, IL
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