Karl A. Groskaufmanis
About Karl A. Groskaufmanis
Karl A. Groskaufmanis is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Karl A. Groskaufmanis is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Corporate Law
- Litigation - Securities
- Securities Regulation
Current Firm: Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Education: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Washington, DC
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