Barbara A. Lawless
About Barbara A. Lawless
Barbara A. Lawless is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Barbara A. Lawless is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Employment Law - Individuals
Current Firm: Lawless, Lawless & McGrath
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1972 and University of California Berkeley, graduated 1972
Location: San Francisco, CA
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