Mary Canavan
About Mary Canavan
Mary Canavan is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Mary Canavan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Health Care Law
Current Firm: Polsinelli PC
Education: Loyola University Chicago, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Chicago, IL
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