Michael E. Porter
About Michael E. Porter
Michael E. Porter is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Michael E. Porter is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Hemenway & Barnes LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Boston, MA
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