Michelle C. Shepard
About Michelle C. Shepard
Michelle C. Shepard is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Michelle C. Shepard is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP
Location: Boston, MA
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