James P. "Jim" Savitt
About James P. Savitt
James P. Savitt is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. James P. Savitt is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: Fennemore PC
Education: Cornell University, BA, graduated 1980
Location: Seattle, WA
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