Leslie D. Curran
About Leslie D. Curran
Leslie D. Curran is a lawyer based in Falls Church, VA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Leslie D. Curran is recognized in the following practice area:
- Falls Church, Virginia
- Franchise Law
Current Firm: Plave Koch PLC
Education: University of Pittsburgh, J.D., graduated 1999, University of Pittsburgh, graduated 1999, and Elizabethtown College, graduated 1996
Location: Falls Church, VA
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