Nicholas J. "Nick" Landau
About Nicholas J. Landau
Nicholas J. Landau is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Nicholas J. Landau is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Copyright Law
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 2003, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Ph.D., graduated 2000, University of Maryland, M.S., graduated 1995, and University of Virginia, B.S., graduated 1990
Location: Birmingham, AL
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