Paul L. Havel
About Paul L. Havel
Paul L. Havel is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Paul L. Havel is recognized in the following practice area:
- Portland, Oregon
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Salt Law
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Portland, OR
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