Diane C. Babbitt
About Diane C. Babbitt
Diane C. Babbitt is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Diane C. Babbitt is recognized in the following practice area:
- Portland, Oregon
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Portland, OR
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