Malina Piontek
About Malina Piontek
Malina Piontek is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Malina Piontek is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Education Law
- Labor Law - Management
Current Firm: Malina Piontek, Attorney LLC
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1991 and University of Wisconsin–Madison, BA, graduated 1987
Location: Madison, WI
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