Shawn P. O'Rourke
About Shawn P. O'Rourke
Shawn P. O'Rourke is a lawyer based in Charlestown, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Shawn P. O'Rourke is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charlestown, Massachusetts
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: O'Rourke & Hawk LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Charlestown, MA
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