Colleen O'Connor
About Colleen O'Connor
Colleen O'Connor is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Colleen O'Connor is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Location: Boston, MA
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