Matthew C. "Matt" Berntsen
About Matthew C. Berntsen
Matthew C. Berntsen is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Matthew C. Berntsen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Litigation - Patent
Current Firm: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
Location: Boston, MA
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