Melissa Bayer Tearney
About Melissa Bayer Tearney
Melissa Bayer Tearney is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Melissa Bayer Tearney is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1991
Location: Boston, MA
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