Gregory J. Chinlund
About Gregory J. Chinlund
Gregory J. Chinlund is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Gregory J. Chinlund is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Education: Northern Illinois University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Chicago, IL
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