Dean N. Alterman
About Dean N. Alterman
Dean N. Alterman is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Dean N. Alterman is recognized in the following practice area:
- Portland, Oregon
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Alterman Law Group PC
Education: Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 1989 and Harvard University, A.B., graduated 1981
Location: Portland, OR
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