Steven C. "Steve" Malin
About Steven C. Malin
Steven C. Malin is a lawyer based in Plano, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Steven C. Malin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Plano, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Law Office of Steven Malin PLLC
Education: Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1988, University of Houston Law Center, graduated 2001, and Southern Methodist University, graduated 1988
Location: Plano, TX
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