Jeffrey A. Goldwater
About Jeffrey A. Goldwater
Jeffrey A. Goldwater is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Jeffrey A. Goldwater is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Chicago, IL
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