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Location: Century Tower
AKA: Leavins Christopher D.
Other Link: https://www.germer.com/attorneys/christopher-d-leavins
Categories: Attorneys, Accident & Property Damage Attorneys, Adoption Law Attorneys, Automobile Accident Attorneys, Bankruptcy Law Attorneys, Bankruptcy Services, Business Law Attorneys, Business Litigation Attorneys, Child Custody Attorneys, Construction Law Attorneys, Corporation & Partnership Law Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, Divorce Attorneys, Employment Discrimination Attorneys, Estate Planning, Probate, & Living Trusts, Family Law Attorneys, Labor & Employment Law Attorneys, Malpractice Law Attorneys, Medical Malpractice Attorneys, Patent, Trademark & Copyright Law Attorneys, Personal Injury Law Attorneys, Personal Property Law Attorneys, Professional Liability & Negligence Law Attorneys, Real Estate Attorneys, Tax Attorneys, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorneys, Wrongful Death Attorneys

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Phone: (409) 654-6700

Address: 550 Fannin St, Beaumont, TX 77701

Website: https://www.germer.com/attorneys/christopher-d-leavins

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