David P. Very
About David P. Very
David P. Very is a lawyer based in Portland, ME and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. David P. Very is recognized in the following practice area:
- Portland, Maine
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Norman Hanson DeTroy LLC
Education: University of Maine School of Law, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Portland, ME
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