Peter Karanjia
About Peter Karanjia
Peter Karanjia is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Peter Karanjia is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Media Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: University of Oxford, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Washington, DC
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