Louis M. "Lou" Ciavarra
About Louis M. Ciavarra
Louis M. Ciavarra is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Louis M. Ciavarra is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Prince Lobel Tye LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Boston, MA
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