Mitchell Kolkin
About Mitchell Kolkin
Mitchell Kolkin is a lawyer based in Baltimore, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Mitchell Kolkin is recognized in the following practice area:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Project Finance Law
Current Firm: Venable LLP
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Baltimore, MD
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