Brent E. Routman
About Brent E. Routman
Brent E. Routman is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Brent E. Routman is recognized in the following practice area:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Advertising Law
Current Firm: Merchant & Gould PC
Education: Cleveland State University, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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