Charles G. De Leo
About Charles G. De Leo
Charles G. De Leo is a lawyer based in Miami, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Charles G. De Leo is recognized in the following practice area:
- Miami, Florida
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Miami, Florida
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
Current Firm: De Leo & Kuylenstierna PA
Education: Tulane University, J.D., graduated 1982, University of California - Los Angeles, graduated 1979, Pomona College, and Tulane University, graduated 1982
Location: Miami, FL
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