Teresa S. Renaker
About Teresa S. Renaker
Teresa S. Renaker is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Teresa S. Renaker is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Renaker Scott LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: San Francisco, CA
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