John M. McKelway, Jr.
About John M. McKelway, Jr.
John M. McKelway, Jr. is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. John M. McKelway, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: McCarter & English LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Boston, MA
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