Bruce W. Leaverton
About Bruce W. Leaverton
Bruce W. Leaverton is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Bruce W. Leaverton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Cairncross & Hempelmann PS
Education: University of Kansas, graduated 1978, University of Kansas, M.A., graduated 1978, University of Kansas, graduated 1975, and University of Kansas, B.A., graduated 1975
Location: Seattle, WA
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