J. Bradford "Brad" Westgate
About J. Bradford Westgate
J. Bradford Westgate is a lawyer based in Nashua, NH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. J. Bradford Westgate is recognized in the following practice area:
- Nashua, New Hampshire
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Winer and Bennett LLP
Education: Suffolk University, graduated 1978
Location: Nashua, NH
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