Benjamin "Ben" Shantz
About Benjamin Shantz
Benjamin Shantz is a lawyer based in Springfield, MO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Benjamin Shantz is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Springfield, Missouri
- Commercial Litigation
- Privacy and Data Security Law
Current Firm: Spencer Fane LLP
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Springfield, MO
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