Linda Schoonmaker
About Linda Schoonmaker
Linda Schoonmaker is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Linda Schoonmaker is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Houston, TX
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