Seth M. Skootsky
About Seth M. Skootsky
Seth M. Skootsky is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Seth M. Skootsky is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Skootsky & Der LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: San Francisco, CA
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