Caressa Bennet
About Caressa Bennet
Caressa Bennet is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Caressa Bennet is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Communications Law
Current Firm: Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Education: Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Washington, DC
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