Robert H. "Bob" Underwood
About Robert H. Underwood
Robert H. Underwood is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Robert H. Underwood is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Hogan Lovells US LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Boston, MA
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