Denise Stiffarm
About Denise Stiffarm
Denise Stiffarm is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2012. Denise Stiffarm is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Education Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Pacifica Law Group LLP
Education: University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1996 and Washington State University, BA
Location: Seattle, WA
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