James Terpak
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2027 About James Terpak
James Terpak is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2027. James Terpak is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Location: New York, NY
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