Lance A. "Lance" Lawson
About Lance A. Lawson
Lance A. Lawson is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Lance A. Lawson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Trade Secrets Law
Current Firm: Burr & Forman LLP
Education: University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 1996, Stanford University, M.S., graduated 1993, and United States Military Academy, B.S., graduated 1984
Location: Charlotte, NC
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