Cole Mayhew
About Cole Mayhew
Cole Mayhew is a lawyer based in Stamford, CT and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Cole Mayhew is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Finn Dixon & Herling LLP
Location: Stamford, CT
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