Andrew S. Wainwright
About Andrew S. Wainwright
Andrew S. Wainwright is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Andrew S. Wainwright is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Thornton Law Firm LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Boston, MA
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