Jeffrey T. Makoff
About Jeffrey T. Makoff
Jeffrey T. Makoff is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Jeffrey T. Makoff is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Valle Makoff LLP
Education: Hastings College of Law, J.D., graduated 1985 and University of California - Los Angeles, A.B., graduated 1981
Location: San Francisco, CA
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