Caroline Petro Gately
About Caroline Petro Gately
Caroline Petro Gately is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Caroline Petro Gately is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Venable LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Washington, DC
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