Eugene W. "Chip" Brees II
About Eugene W. Brees II
Eugene W. Brees II is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Eugene W. Brees II is recognized in the following practice area:
- Austin, Texas
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Whitehurst, Harkness, Brees, Cheng, Alsaffar, Higginbotham, and Jacob PLLC
Education: The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Austin, TX
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