Cynthia M. Weed
About Cynthia M. Weed
Cynthia M. Weed is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Cynthia M. Weed is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Public Finance Law
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), J.D., graduated 1978
Location: Seattle, WA
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