Robert B. "Bob" Mitchell
About Robert B. Mitchell
Robert B. Mitchell is a lawyer based in Stratford, CT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Robert B. Mitchell is recognized in the following practice area:
- Stratford, Connecticut
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Mitchell Sheahan & Slippen PC
Education: Tulane University, graduated 1978 and Ohio Wesleyan University
Location: Stratford, CT
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