Martindale-Hubbell® 2023 Client Champion

From Martindale-Hubbell April 17, 2023:

Congratulations Joseph B. Caraccio, you've been awarded an impressive professional compliment...2023 Client Champion Silver!

Martindale-Hubbell® has recognized you as a 2023 Client Champion Silver...what an accomplishment.

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