Kerry E. Dutra
About Kerry E. Dutra
Kerry E. Dutra is a lawyer based in Durham, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Kerry E. Dutra is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Durham, North Carolina
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Health Care Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman PC
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Durham, NC
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