Margot J. Wainger
About Margot J. Wainger
Margot J. Wainger is a lawyer based in Miami, FL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Margot J. Wainger is recognized in the following practice area:
- Miami, Florida
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Education: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Miami, FL
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