Eric J. Rakestraw
About Eric J. Rakestraw
Eric J. Rakestraw is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Eric J. Rakestraw is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., graduated 2010
Location: St. Louis, MO
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