Melissa E. Sydney
About Melissa E. Sydney
Melissa E. Sydney is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Melissa E. Sydney is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Education: Yeshiva University, J.D., graduated 2006
Location: Boston, MA
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