Shelton L. Benedict
About Shelton L. Benedict
Shelton L. Benedict is a lawyer based in Tulsa, OK and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Shelton L. Benedict is recognized in the following practice area:
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Energy Law
Current Firm: Shelton L. Benedict Law Office
Education: Washburn University, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Tulsa, OK
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