Braden A. Beard
About Braden A. Beard
Braden A. Beard is a lawyer based in Topsham, ME and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Braden A. Beard is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Topsham, Maine
- Civil Rights Law
- Labor and Employment Law - Employee
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Johnson & Webbert LLP
Education: Texas Tech University, graduated 2013
Location: Topsham, ME
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