Mark A. Pihart
About Mark A. Pihart
Mark A. Pihart is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Mark A. Pihart is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Winthrop & Weinstine PA
Education: The University of Iowa, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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