Dean R. Brett
About Dean R. Brett
Dean R. Brett is a lawyer based in Bellingham, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Dean R. Brett is recognized in the following practice area:
- Bellingham, Washington
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC
Education: Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1972, Stanford University, LL.B, graduated 1972, and Whitman College, BA, graduated 1968
Location: Bellingham, WA
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