Robert A. LaBerge
About Robert A. LaBerge
Robert A. LaBerge is a lawyer based in Syracuse, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Robert A. LaBerge is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Syracuse, New York
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
Current Firm: Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
Education: University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 1983 and University of Pennsylvania, BA, graduated 1980
Location: Syracuse, NY
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