Robert A. "Rob" Shlachter
About Robert A. Shlachter
Robert A. Shlachter is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Robert A. Shlachter is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portland, Oregon
- Advertising Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Trade Secrets Law
Current Firm: Stoll Berne
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1974, Yale University, graduated 1969, and Georgetown University, graduated 1974
Location: Portland, OR
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