Donald J. "Don" Brooks, Jr.
About Donald J. Brooks, Jr.
Donald J. Brooks, Jr. is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Donald J. Brooks, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC
Education: Villanova University, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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