Peter Akmajian
About Peter Akmajian
Peter Akmajian is a lawyer based in Tucson, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Peter Akmajian is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tucson, Arizona
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian PC
Education: The University of Arizona, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Tucson, AZ
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