Christopher "Chris" Durbin
About Christopher Durbin
Christopher Durbin is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Christopher Durbin is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Cooley LLP
Education: University of Washington, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Seattle, WA
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