Christine Hotchkin
About Christine Hotchkin
Christine Hotchkin is a lawyer based in Reno, NV and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Christine Hotchkin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Reno, Nevada
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: Gonzaga University, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Reno, NV
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