Denise Abrams
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 About Denise Abrams
Denise Abrams is a lawyer based in Oakland, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. Denise Abrams is recognized in the following practice area:
- Oakland, California
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood, A Professional Law Corporation
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Oakland, CA
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