Brenda R. Sharton
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015 About Brenda R. Sharton
Brenda R. Sharton is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Brenda R. Sharton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Dechert LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Boston, MA
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