Filiz Akkaya
About Filiz Akkaya
Filiz Akkaya is a lawyer based in West Palm Beach, FL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Filiz Akkaya is recognized in the following practice areas:
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Commercial Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Carlton Fields PA
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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