Betsy D. Brugg
About Betsy D. Brugg
Betsy D. Brugg is a lawyer based in Rochester, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Betsy D. Brugg is recognized in the following practice area:
- Rochester, New York
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Rochester, NY
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