Thomas H. "Tom" Durkin
About Thomas H. Durkin
Thomas H. Durkin is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Thomas H. Durkin is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Gesmer Updegrove LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Boston, MA
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