Brendan R. Mahan
About Brendan R. Mahan
Brendan R. Mahan is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Brendan R. Mahan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Location: Seattle, WA
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