Derek A. Rodman
About Derek A. Rodman
Derek A. Rodman is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Derek A. Rodman is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Riemer & Braunstein LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: Boston, MA
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