Michael Carano, Jr.
About Michael Carano, Jr.
Michael Carano, Jr. is a lawyer based in Edina, MN and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Michael Carano, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Edina, Minnesota
- Family Law
Current Firm: Cordell & Cordell
Education: Hamline University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Edina, MN
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