Stephen J. Kastenberg
About Stephen J. Kastenberg
Stephen J. Kastenberg is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Stephen J. Kastenberg is recognized in the following practice area:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Ballard Spahr LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1992 and Princeton University, AB, graduated 1988
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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