Todd J. Dressel
About Todd J. Dressel
Todd J. Dressel is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Todd J. Dressel is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: McGuireWoods LLP
Education: California Western School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: San Francisco, CA
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