Jonathan J. "Jon" Margolis

Boston, MA

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

About Jonathan J. Margolis

Jonathan J. Margolis is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2019. Jonathan J. Margolis is recognized in the following practice area:

Boston, Massachusetts
- Employment Law - Individuals

Current Firm: Jonathan J. Margolis, Attorney at Law LLP

Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1970

Location: Boston, MA

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