C. Marie "Marie" Eckert
About C. Marie Eckert
C. Marie Eckert is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. C. Marie Eckert is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portland, Oregon
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Miller Nash LLP
Education: Lewis & Clark College, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Portland, OR
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