Patrick J. Bannon

Boston, MA

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

About Patrick J. Bannon

Patrick J. Bannon is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2016. Patrick J. Bannon is recognized in the following practice areas:

Boston, Massachusetts
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment

Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1997

Location: Boston, MA

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