Douglas J. Patch
About Douglas J. Patch
Douglas J. Patch is a lawyer based in Milwaukee, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Douglas J. Patch is recognized in the following practice area:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Godfrey & Kahn SC
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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