Christa Brown-Sanford
About Christa Brown-Sanford
Christa Brown-Sanford is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Christa Brown-Sanford is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Dallas, Texas
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
Current Firm: Baker Botts LLP
Education: Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 2004 and Rice University, BSEE, graduated 2001
Location: Dallas, TX
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