Dave S. Christensen
About Dave S. Christensen
Dave S. Christensen is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Dave S. Christensen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Patent Law
Current Firm: McCarter & English LLP
Education: Concord Law School, J.D., graduated 2006
Location: Hartford, CT
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