Lorena Van Assche
About Lorena Van Assche
Lorena Van Assche is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Lorena Van Assche is recognized in the following practice area:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Thorpe Shwer PC
Education: Arizona State University, J.D., graduated 2007
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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