Karen K. Hartford
About Karen K. Hartford
Karen K. Hartford is a lawyer based in Portland, ME and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Karen K. Hartford is recognized in the following practice area:
- Portland, Maine
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Verrill
Education: University of Maine, J.D., graduated 1999 and Wesleyan University, BA, graduated 1994
Location: Portland, ME
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