Michael R. "Mike" Weiner
About Michael R. Weiner
Michael R. Weiner is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Michael R. Weiner is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Education: University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Chicago, IL
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