Michael G. Colantuono
About Michael G. Colantuono
Michael G. Colantuono is a lawyer based in Grass Valley, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Michael G. Colantuono is recognized in the following practice area:
- Grass Valley, California
- Municipal Law
Current Firm: Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1989
Location: Grass Valley, CA
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