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Leaders 2026
Michael Hawes
Michael Hawes
Key details
Job title:
Partner, Chair Federal Circuit Appellate Practice Group
Firm:
Baker Botts
Jurisdiction:
US
Services:
Patents
Type:
Contentious
Rationale:
USA Patents 2025: Recommended
Level:
Senior-level
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