Denise L. Ashbaugh
About Denise L. Ashbaugh
Denise L. Ashbaugh is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Denise L. Ashbaugh is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Arête Law Group
Education: University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Seattle, WA
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