Joseph J. "Joe" Centeno
About Joseph J. Centeno
Joseph J. Centeno is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Joseph J. Centeno is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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