John E. Benko
About John E. Benko
John E. Benko is a lawyer based in Bloomfield Hills, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. John E. Benko is recognized in the following practice area:
- Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: McDonald Hopkins LLC
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI
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