Lindsey Umin
About Lindsey Umin
Lindsey Umin is a lawyer based in Cornelius, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Lindsey Umin is recognized in the following practice area:
- Cornelius, North Carolina
- Family Law
Current Firm: David Self Family Law
Education: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Cornelius, NC
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