Derek T. Rocha
About Derek T. Rocha
Derek T. Rocha is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Derek T. Rocha is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Verrill
Location: Boston, MA
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