Richard K. "Rich" Evans
About Richard K. Evans
Richard K. Evans is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Richard K. Evans is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Corporate Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: Columbia University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Boston, MA
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