DeAnn F. Smith
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023 About DeAnn F. Smith
DeAnn F. Smith is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. DeAnn F. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Foley Hoag LLP
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Boston, MA
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