Thomas L. "Tom" Duston
About Thomas L. Duston
Thomas L. Duston is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Thomas L. Duston is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Chicago, IL
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