Rosemary Purtell
About Rosemary Purtell
Rosemary Purtell is a lawyer based in Needham, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Rosemary Purtell is recognized in the following practice area:
- Needham, Massachusetts
- Family Law
Current Firm: Law Office of Rosemary Purtell LLC
Education: New England Law | Boston, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Needham, MA
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