John C. Fonseca
About John C. Fonseca
John C. Fonseca is a lawyer based in Malden, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. John C. Fonseca is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Malden, Massachusetts
- Immigration Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Pico Law
Education: New England Law | Boston, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Malden, MA
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