Dan Himmelfarb
About Dan Himmelfarb
Dan Himmelfarb is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Dan Himmelfarb is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Appellate Practice
Current Firm: Mayer Brown
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 2008
Location: Washington, DC
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