Randall Shanks
About Randall Shanks
Randall Shanks is a lawyer based in Council Bluffs, IA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Randall Shanks is recognized in the following practice area:
- Council Bluffs, Iowa
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Shanks Law Firm
Education: Creighton University, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Council Bluffs, IA
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