Tom Chen
About Tom Chen
Tom Chen is a lawyer based in Costa Mesa, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Tom Chen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Costa Mesa, California
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Haynes and Boone LLP
Education: Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
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