Bethiah B. Crane
About Bethiah B. Crane
Bethiah B. Crane is a lawyer based in Durango, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1997. Bethiah B. Crane is recognized in the following practice area:
- Durango, Colorado
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Crane and Tejada PC
Education: University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 1979
Location: Durango, CO
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