Cristina Almendarez
About Cristina Almendarez
Cristina Almendarez is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Cristina Almendarez is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Chicago, IL
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