Mary McNamara
About Mary McNamara
Mary McNamara is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Mary McNamara is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Swanson & McNamara LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: San Francisco, CA
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