Justin Van Houten
About Justin Van Houten
Justin Van Houten is a lawyer based in Newburgh, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Justin Van Houten is recognized in the following practice area:
- Newburgh, New York
- Construction Law
Current Firm: Catania, Mahon & Rider PLLC
Education: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Newburgh, NY
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