Melissa Adams
About Melissa Adams
Melissa Adams is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Melissa Adams is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Boston, MA
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