Francine Gardikas
About Francine Gardikas
Francine Gardikas is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Francine Gardikas is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Family Law
- Family Law Arbitration
Current Firm: Bowditch & Dewey LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Boston, MA
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