Dirk H. Beckwith
About Dirk H. Beckwith
Dirk H. Beckwith is a lawyer based in Southfield, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Dirk H. Beckwith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Southfield, Michigan
- Construction Law
Current Firm: Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Education: Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Southfield, MI
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