Jerry Klaristenfeld
About Jerry Klaristenfeld
Jerry Klaristenfeld is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Jerry Klaristenfeld is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Susman Godfrey LLP
Location: Houston, TX
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