Michael R. Gottfried
About Michael R. Gottfried
Michael R. Gottfried is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Michael R. Gottfried is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Duane Morris LLP
Education: The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Boston, MA
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