Nancy Shane Rappaport
About Nancy Shane Rappaport
Nancy Shane Rappaport is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Nancy Shane Rappaport is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Commercial Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: Villanova University, graduated 1995
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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