Douglas S. "Doug" Pelham
About Douglas S. Pelham
Douglas S. Pelham is a lawyer based in Hartford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Douglas S. Pelham is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Litigation - Environmental
- Natural Resources Law
Current Firm: Cohn Birnbaum & Shea PC
Education: Quinnipiac University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Hartford, CT
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