David Yoshimura
About David Yoshimura
David Yoshimura is a lawyer based in Des Moines, IA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. David Yoshimura is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Education: Loyola University Chicago, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Des Moines, IA
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