Steven P. Otillar
About Steven P. Otillar
Steven P. Otillar is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Steven P. Otillar is recognized in the following practice area:
- Houston, Texas
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: White & Case LLP
Education: University of Houston Law Center, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Houston, TX
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