Kurt F. Somerville
About Kurt F. Somerville
Kurt F. Somerville is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Kurt F. Somerville is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Hemenway & Barnes LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Boston, MA
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