Shayaan S. "Shay" Raja
About Shayaan S. Raja
Shayaan S. Raja is a lawyer based in Orlando, FL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Shayaan S. Raja is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Orlando, Florida
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Carlton Fields PA
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Orlando, FL
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