Paul H. Berghoff
About Paul H. Berghoff
Paul H. Berghoff is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Paul H. Berghoff is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Current Firm: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Chicago, IL
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