Craig S. Summers
About Craig S. Summers
Craig S. Summers is a lawyer based in Irvine, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Craig S. Summers is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Irvine, California
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
Current Firm: Knobbe Martens
Education: Loyola Marymount University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Irvine, CA
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