Melvin L. Brooks

The Cochran Firm Chicago

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Melvin L. Brooks is an attorney at The Cochran Firm Chicago and helps clients address personal injury matters. Products legal issues. Melvin Brooks graduated in 1985 from The University of Iowa College of Law. Melvin Brooks was admitted to practice law in 1985. He represents clients in the Chicago area.

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The Cochran Firm Chicago
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The University of Iowa College of Law

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Illinois

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