Derick E. Allen
About Derick E. Allen
Derick E. Allen is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Derick E. Allen is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Education: Saint Louis University, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: St. Louis, MO
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