Catherine L. Burns
About Catherine L. Burns
Catherine L. Burns is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Catherine L. Burns is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Boston, MA
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