Vern Norviel
About Vern Norviel
Vern Norviel is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Vern Norviel is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Education: University of San Francisco, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: San Francisco, CA
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