Thomas F. Holt, Jr.
About Thomas F. Holt, Jr.
Thomas F. Holt, Jr. is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Thomas F. Holt, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 1978
Location: Boston, MA
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