Dean J. Zipser
About Dean J. Zipser
Dean J. Zipser is a lawyer based in Irvine, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Dean J. Zipser is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Irvine, California
- Advertising Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Umberg Zipser LLP
Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1980 and University of California - Los Angeles, graduated 1977
Location: Irvine, CA
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