Matthew F. Furlong
About Matthew F. Furlong
Matthew F. Furlong is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Matthew F. Furlong is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Banking and Finance Law
Current Firm: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: Boston, MA
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