Clair E. Pagnano
About Clair E. Pagnano
Clair E. Pagnano is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Clair E. Pagnano is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Mutual Funds Law
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: University of Maine School of Law, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Boston, MA
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