Stephen Kutenplon
About Stephen Kutenplon
Stephen Kutenplon is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. Stephen Kutenplon is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Boston, MA
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