Michael Thorsen
About Michael Thorsen
Michael Thorsen is a lawyer based in Fairfax, VA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Michael Thorsen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Fairfax, Virginia
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: McGavin, Boyce, Bardot, Thorsen & Katz PC
Education: Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Fairfax, VA
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