Kristyn DeFilipp
About Kristyn DeFilipp
Kristyn DeFilipp is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Kristyn DeFilipp is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Foley Hoag LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2009
Location: Boston, MA
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