Julia F. Kurtz
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023 About Julia F. Kurtz
Julia F. Kurtz is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Julia F. Kurtz is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Civil Rights Law
- Health Care Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Education: Case Western Reserve University, JD, graduated 2016 and West Virginia University, BA, graduated 2013
Location: Houston, TX
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