Derek D. Key KC
About Derek D. Key KC
Derek D. Key KC is a lawyer based in Summerside, PE and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2013. Derek D. Key KC is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Summerside, Prince Edward Island
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Key Murray Law
Education: Dalhousie University, graduated 1981
Location: Summerside, PE
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