Philip Lapin
About Philip Lapin
Philip Lapin is a lawyer based in Ottawa, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2016. Philip Lapin is recognized in the following practice area:
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Smart & Biggar
Education: McGill University, B.C.L./LL.B., graduated 1992 and Queen’s University, B.Sc. Hons. (Computer Science), graduated 1988
Location: Ottawa, ON
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