Catherine C. Smith
About Catherine C. Smith
Catherine C. Smith is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Catherine C. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
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