John F. Ventola
About John F. Ventola
John F. Ventola is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2009. John F. Ventola is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1994 and Boston College, BS, graduated 1990
Location: Boston, MA
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