Marianne Laine
About Marianne Laine
Marianne Laine is a lawyer based in Beaumont, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Marianne Laine is recognized in the following practice area:
- Beaumont, Texas
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
Current Firm: Bernsen Law
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Beaumont, TX
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