Benjamin H. "Ben" Shipley III
About Benjamin H. Shipley III
Benjamin H. Shipley III is a lawyer based in Fort Smith, AR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2001. Benjamin H. Shipley III is recognized in the following practice area:
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Robertson, Beasley, Shipley & Robinson PLLC
Education: University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Law, graduated 1980, Southern Methodist University, graduated 1976, and Southern Methodist University, BS POL Science, graduated 1976
Location: Fort Smith, AR
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