Benjamin S. Cranston
About Benjamin S. Cranston
Benjamin S. Cranston is a lawyer based in Buffalo, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Benjamin S. Cranston is recognized in the following practice area:
- Buffalo, New York
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Phillips Lytle LLP
Education: Syracuse University, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Buffalo, NY
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