Z. Peter Sawicki
About Z. Peter Sawicki
Z. Peter Sawicki is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Z. Peter Sawicki is recognized in the following practice area:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Westman, Champlin & Koehler
Education: Hamline University, J.D., graduated 1980
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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