Demetrios J. Festa
About Demetrios J. Festa
Demetrios J. Festa is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Demetrios J. Festa is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Chapman and Cutler LLP
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Washington, DC
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