W. Jan "Jan" Pietruszka
About W. Jan Pietruszka
W. Jan Pietruszka is a lawyer based in Tampa, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. W. Jan Pietruszka is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tampa, Florida
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP
Education: Stetson University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Tampa, FL
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