Matthew J. Smith
About Matthew J. Smith
Matthew J. Smith is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Matthew J. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Cooley LLP
Education: Suffolk University, graduated 2014
Location: Boston, MA
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