Richard M. Novitch
About Richard M. Novitch
Richard M. Novitch is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Richard M. Novitch is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Family Law
Current Firm: Todd & Weld LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Boston, MA
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