Desta Asfaw
About Desta Asfaw
Desta Asfaw is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Desta Asfaw is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Holland & Hart LLP
Education: University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 2011
Location: Denver, CO
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