Benjamin D. Clark
About Benjamin D. Clark
Benjamin D. Clark is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Benjamin D. Clark is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Location: Washington, DC
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