Paul F. Keneally
About Paul F. Keneally
Paul F. Keneally is a lawyer based in Rochester, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Paul F. Keneally is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Rochester, New York
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Municipal
- Municipal Law
Current Firm: Underberg & Kessler LLP
Education: Fordham University, J.D., graduated 1993 and Amherst College, BA, graduated 1989
Location: Rochester, NY
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