Gene T. Barton, Jr.
About Gene T. Barton, Jr.
Gene T. Barton, Jr. is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Gene T. Barton, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Goulston & Storrs PC
Education: Boston University School of Law, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Boston, MA
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