Alissa Chase
About Alissa Chase
Alissa Chase is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Alissa Chase is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Polsinelli PC
Education: Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D.
Location: Washington, DC
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