Christopher E. "Chris" Kentra
About Christopher E. Kentra
Christopher E. Kentra is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Christopher E. Kentra is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella PC
Education: Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Chicago, IL
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