Carol Hanna Girgis
About Carol Hanna Girgis
Carol Hanna Girgis is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Carol Hanna Girgis is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Education: University of California Irvine
Location: San Francisco, CA
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