Charles D. "Chuck" Ossola
About Charles D. Ossola
Charles D. Ossola is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Charles D. Ossola is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Education: Villanova University, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Washington, DC
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