Barbara A. Trachtenberg
About Barbara A. Trachtenberg
Barbara A. Trachtenberg is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Barbara A. Trachtenberg is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Polsinelli PC
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Boston, MA
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