Thomas Wade Orsak PhD
About Thomas Wade Orsak PhD
Thomas Wade Orsak PhD is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Thomas Wade Orsak PhD is recognized in the following practice area:
- Austin, Texas
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Austin, TX
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