Barbara Wachter Needle
About Barbara Wachter Needle
Barbara Wachter Needle is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Barbara Wachter Needle is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Reno & Cavanaugh PLLC
Education: The George Washington University, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Washington, DC
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