Michael "Mike" Berry
About Michael Berry
Michael Berry is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Michael Berry is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- First Amendment Law
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Media Law
Current Firm: Ballard Spahr LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, JD, graduated 2000, Duke University, M.P.P., graduated 2000, and Emory University, BA, graduated 1994
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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