Kelsey Tavares
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 About Kelsey Tavares
Kelsey Tavares is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Kelsey Tavares is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Life Sciences Practice
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Boston, MA
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