Claire M. Whitehead
About Claire M. Whitehead
Claire M. Whitehead is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Claire M. Whitehead is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Commercial Litigation
- Environmental Law
- Insurance Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Reed Smith LLP
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Chicago, IL
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