Kirk D. Rasmussen
About Kirk D. Rasmussen
Kirk D. Rasmussen is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Kirk D. Rasmussen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Austin, Texas
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
Current Firm: Jackson Walker LLP
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Austin, TX
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