Margaret Gienko
About Margaret Gienko
Margaret Gienko is a lawyer based in Deerfield, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Margaret Gienko is recognized in the following practice area:
- Deerfield, Illinois
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Firsel Ross Gusiss & Alexander
Education: DePaul University, J.D., graduated 2022
Location: Deerfield, IL
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