Robert E. Benson, Jr.
About Robert E. Benson, Jr.
Robert E. Benson, Jr. is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Robert E. Benson, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: King & Spalding LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1995 and Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1983
Location: Atlanta, GA
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