Peter Alphonso
About Peter Alphonso
Peter Alphonso is a lawyer based in Richardson, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Peter Alphonso is recognized in the following practice area:
- Richardson, Texas
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: BAL LLP
Education: New York Law School, J.D., graduated 2011
Location: Richardson, TX
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