Joseph M. Birkenstock
About Joseph M. Birkenstock
Joseph M. Birkenstock is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Joseph M. Birkenstock is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Government Relations Practice
Current Firm: Sandler Reiff Lamb Rosenstein & Birkenstock PC
Education: George Washington University, graduated 1992
Location: Washington, DC
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