James P. Muraff
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 About James P. Muraff
James P. Muraff is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. James P. Muraff is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Patent Law
Current Firm: McDonald Hopkins LLC
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1994 and University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, B.S. Computer Engineering
Location: Chicago, IL
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