Scott R. MacNeil
About Scott R. MacNeil
Scott R. MacNeil is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Scott R. MacNeil is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Hinckley Allen LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Boston, MA
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