Mark J. Makoski
About Mark J. Makoski
Mark J. Makoski is a lawyer based in Detroit, MI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Mark J. Makoski is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Detroit, Michigan
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Dykema Gossett PLLC
Education: University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Detroit, MI
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