Derk Westermeyer
About Derk Westermeyer
Derk Westermeyer is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Derk Westermeyer is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Intellectual Property Law
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Polsinelli PC
Education: University of Washington, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Seattle, WA
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