Benjamin J. Horwich
About Benjamin J. Horwich
Benjamin J. Horwich is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Benjamin J. Horwich is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Appellate Practice
Current Firm: Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: San Francisco, CA
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