Kelly Kirby Ballentine
About Kelly Kirby Ballentine
Kelly Kirby Ballentine is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Kelly Kirby Ballentine is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: ArentFox Schiff LLP
Education: University of Connecticut, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Boston, MA
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