Michael P. "Mike" Adams
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 About Michael P. Adams
Michael P. Adams is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Michael P. Adams is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Austin, Texas
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Dykema Gossett PLLC
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Austin, TX
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