Christopher B. "Chris" Kende
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 About Christopher B. Kende
Christopher B. Kende is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Christopher B. Kende is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
Current Firm: Hill, Betts & Nash LLP
Education: New York University, J.D., graduated 1973, Brown University, B.A., graduated 1970, and Brown University, M.A., graduated 1970
Location: New York, NY
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