Michael D. "Mike" Plachy
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 About Michael D. Plachy
Michael D. Plachy is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Michael D. Plachy is recognized in the following practice area:
- Denver, Colorado
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Denver, CO
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