Mark B. Elefante
About Mark B. Elefante
Mark B. Elefante is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Mark B. Elefante is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Hemenway & Barnes LLP
Education: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Boston, MA
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