John W. VanDenburgh
About John W. VanDenburgh
John W. VanDenburgh is a lawyer based in Albany, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. John W. VanDenburgh is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Albany, New York
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Napierski, VanDenburgh, Napierski & O'Connor LLP
Education: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Albany, NY
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