Patrick C. Closson
About Patrick C. Closson
Patrick C. Closson is a lawyer based in Portsmouth, NH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Patrick C. Closson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Corporate Law
- Health Care Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: McLane Middleton
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1998 and University of New Hampshire, B.A., graduated 1995
Location: Portsmouth, NH
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