Katie D. Bass
About Katie D. Bass
Katie D. Bass is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Katie D. Bass is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Ballard Spahr LLP
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Seattle, WA
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