Byrne J. Decker
About Byrne J. Decker
Byrne J. Decker is a lawyer based in Portland, ME and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Byrne J. Decker is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portland, Maine
- Commercial Litigation
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - ERISA
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: American University Washington College of Law, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Portland, ME
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