Janet M. Smith
About Janet M. Smith
Janet M. Smith is a lawyer based in Marlborough, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Janet M. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Marlborough, Massachusetts
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Burns & Farrey PC
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Marlborough, MA
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