Catherine Hanrahan
About Catherine Hanrahan
Catherine Hanrahan is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Catherine Hanrahan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Education: University of Baltimore, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Washington, DC
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