Fabienne Chatain
About Fabienne Chatain
Fabienne Chatain is a lawyer based in Silver Spring, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Fabienne Chatain is recognized in the following practice area:
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: Elliot & Chatain PLLC
Education: Georgetown University, graduated 1990
Location: Silver Spring, MD
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