Leanne Rakers
About Leanne Rakers
Leanne Rakers is a lawyer based in Clayton, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Leanne Rakers is recognized in the following practice area:
- Clayton, Missouri
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce PLC
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Clayton, MO
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