Ellen Winick Stross
About Ellen Winick Stross
Ellen Winick Stross is a lawyer based in San Mateo, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Ellen Winick Stross is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Mateo, California
- Family Law
Current Firm: Stross Wess Cutcher & Levin LLP
Education: Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: San Mateo, CA
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