Daniel S. Gottlieb
About Daniel S. Gottlieb
Daniel S. Gottlieb is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Daniel S. Gottlieb is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Public Finance Law
Current Firm: Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson PS
Education: Harvard University, JD, graduated 1980 and Columbia University, BA, graduated 1976
Location: Seattle, WA
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