Martin S. "Marty" Schenker
About Martin S. Schenker
Martin S. Schenker is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Martin S. Schenker is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Cooley LLP
Education: Harvard University, graduated 1983
Location: San Francisco, CA
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