John Bentas
About John Bentas
John Bentas is a lawyer based in Manchester, NH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. John Bentas is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: McLane Middleton
Education: Boston College Law School, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: Manchester, NH
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