Denise Baker-Seal
About Denise Baker-Seal
Denise Baker-Seal is a lawyer based in Belleville, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Denise Baker-Seal is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Belleville, Illinois
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Brown & James PC
Education: Northeastern University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Belleville, IL
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