Sharon Prise Azurin
About Sharon Prise Azurin
Sharon Prise Azurin is a lawyer based in Buffalo, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Sharon Prise Azurin is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Buffalo, New York
- Corporate Law
- Nonprofit / Charities Law
Current Firm: Phillips Lytle LLP
Location: Buffalo, NY
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