Lisa E. Cleary
About Lisa E. Cleary
Lisa E. Cleary is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Lisa E. Cleary is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: New York, NY
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