Atty. Keith Benson

Atty. Keith Benson

Keith Benson is a lawyer practicing capital markets, public company representation, business law and 2 other areas of law. Keith received a B.A. degree from The College of New Jersey in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 27 Years Experience 27 year
Call (415) 520-0029

Profile Summary

About Keith Benson at a glance

Keith Benson is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Latham And Watkins Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), California (2001), Texas (2012), and Colorado (2025). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law, Newark (J.D., 1998) and The College of New Jersey (B.A., 1995). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Keith Benson is a lawyer practicing capital markets, public company representation, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • Keith received a B.A. degree from The College of New Jersey in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Keith practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Keith Benson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith Benson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Keith Benson

Where is Keith Benson's law office located?
Keith Benson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Latham And Watkins Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keith Benson handle?
Keith Benson focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Keith Benson practiced law?
Keith Benson has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Keith Benson go to law school?
Keith Benson earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Keith Benson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law, Newark
- 1998
B.A.
The College of New Jersey
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2001
Texas
Admitted: 2012
Colorado
Admitted: 2025

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