Clifford C. "Cliff" Histed
About Clifford C. Histed
Clifford C. Histed is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Clifford C. Histed is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Derivatives and Futures Law
- Securities Regulation
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Chicago, IL
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