Melissa King
About Melissa King
Melissa King is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2027. Melissa King is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Smith Kane LLP
Education: University of Connecticut, J.D.
Location: Boston, MA
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