Laura B. "Dodge" Chadbourne
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 About Laura B. "Dodge" Chadbourne
Laura B. "Dodge" Chadbourne is a lawyer based in Portsmouth, NH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Laura B. "Dodge" Chadbourne is recognized in the following practice area:
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: McLane Middleton
Education: University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Portsmouth, NH
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