Sara Jane Shanahan
About Sara Jane Shanahan
Sara Jane Shanahan is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Sara Jane Shanahan is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Insurance
Current Firm: Sherin and Lodgen LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1994 and Bowdoin College, BA, graduated 1991
Location: Boston, MA
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