Payton C. Bentley
About Payton C. Bentley
Payton C. Bentley is a lawyer based in Fayetteville, AR and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Payton C. Bentley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Clark Law Firm PLLC
Education: University of Arkansas, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Fayetteville, AR
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