Bruce Cleeland
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 About Bruce Cleeland
Bruce Cleeland is a lawyer based in Irvine, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Bruce Cleeland is recognized in the following practice area:
- Irvine, California
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP
Education: Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Irvine, CA
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