James Kerr
About James Kerr
James Kerr is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2027. James Kerr is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Litigation - Insurance
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Boston, MA
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