Howard M. Rittberg
About Howard M. Rittberg
Howard M. Rittberg is a lawyer based in Vestal, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Howard M. Rittberg is recognized in the following practice area:
- Vestal, New York
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Levene Gouldin & Thompson LLP
Education: St. John's University, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Vestal, NY
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