Kathleen Markowski Petrillo
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 About Kathleen Markowski Petrillo
Kathleen Markowski Petrillo is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Kathleen Markowski Petrillo is recognized in the following practice areas:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Lewis Rice LLC
Education: Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1993 and University of Pittsburgh, B.S.--Chemical Engineering, graduated 1987
Location: St. Louis, MO
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