Michael S. Goss
About Michael S. Goss
Michael S. Goss is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Michael S. Goss is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Bass, Doherty & Finks PC
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Boston, MA
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