Tess O'Brien-Heinzen
About Tess O'Brien-Heinzen
Tess O'Brien-Heinzen is a lawyer based in Madison, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Tess O'Brien-Heinzen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Education Law
Current Firm: Renning, Lewis & Lacy SC
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Madison, WI
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