Anika Ades
About Anika Ades
Anika Ades is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Anika Ades is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Civil Rights Law
Current Firm: MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
Location: Seattle, WA
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