Les Wallerstein
About Les Wallerstein
Les Wallerstein is a lawyer based in Lexington, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Les Wallerstein is recognized in the following practice area:
- Lexington, Massachusetts
- Family Law
Current Firm: Les Wallerstein, Counselor at Law & Mediator
Education: New England Law | Boston, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Lexington, MA
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