Paul M. Cathcart
About Paul M. Cathcart
Paul M. Cathcart is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Paul M. Cathcart is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Hemenway & Barnes LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Boston, MA
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