Thomas R. "Tom" Burton III
About Thomas R. Burton III
Thomas R. Burton III is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Thomas R. Burton III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Corporate Law
- Energy Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo PC
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Boston, MA
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