Richard S. Zembek
About Richard S. Zembek
Richard S. Zembek is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Richard S. Zembek is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Houston, TX
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