Francis M. "Fran" Wikstrom
About Francis M. Wikstrom
Francis M. Wikstrom is a lawyer based in Salt Lake City, UT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1999. Francis M. Wikstrom is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
Current Firm: Parsons Behle & Latimer
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1974, Weber State University, B.S., graduated 1971, and Weber State University, graduated 1971
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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