Anelisa Benavides
About Anelisa Benavides
Anelisa Benavides is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Anelisa Benavides is recognized in the following practice area:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Berke Law Firm PLLC
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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