John J. Houlihan
About John J. Houlihan
John J. Houlihan is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. John J. Houlihan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Houlihan Law
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, graduated 1990
Location: Seattle, WA
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