John F. Rooney III
About John F. Rooney III
John F. Rooney III is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. John F. Rooney III is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP
Education: New England Law | Boston, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Boston, MA
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