Mark Schonfeld
About Mark Schonfeld
Mark Schonfeld is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Mark Schonfeld is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: LawProtectIP
Education: Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Boston, MA
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