Chris M. Amantea
About Chris M. Amantea
Chris M. Amantea is a lawyer based in La Jolla, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Chris M. Amantea is recognized in the following practice area:
- La Jolla, California
- Environmental Law
Current Firm: Law Offices of Chris M. Amantea
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1989 and University of California Davis, B.S., Business Mgmt. and Consumer Relations, graduated 1977
Location: La Jolla, CA
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