Heidi A. Erlacher Ph.D.
About Heidi A. Erlacher Ph.D.
Heidi A. Erlacher Ph.D. is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Heidi A. Erlacher Ph.D. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Fenwick & West LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: Boston, MA
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