Joseph M. "Joe" Maraia
About Joseph M. Maraia
Joseph M. Maraia is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Joseph M. Maraia is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Copyright Law
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Patent Law
Current Firm: ArentFox Schiff LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Boston, MA
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