RJ Zayed
About RJ Zayed
RJ Zayed is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. RJ Zayed is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Education: University of Illinois Chicago, John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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