Kerry William Bretz
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014 About Kerry William Bretz
Kerry William Bretz is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Kerry William Bretz is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Immigration Law
- Bronx, New York
- Immigration Law
- Clark, New Jersey
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: Bretz & Coven LLP
Education: Queens College of The City University of New York, Juris Doctor, graduated 1991 and Lehman College, Bachelors of Art, graduated 1988
Location: New York, NY
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