Peter R. "Pete" Chandler
About Peter R. Chandler
Peter R. Chandler is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Peter R. Chandler is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Sheff & Cook
Location: Boston, MA
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