Dawn E. Young
About Dawn E. Young
Dawn E. Young is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Dawn E. Young is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Family Law
Current Firm: Atwood & Cherny PC
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Boston, MA
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