Brian Kinnear
About Brian Kinnear
Brian Kinnear is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Brian Kinnear is recognized in the following practice area:
- Denver, Colorado
- Litigation - Patent
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: George Mason University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Denver, CO
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