Rachel E. Fertig
About Rachel E. Fertig
Rachel E. Fertig is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Rachel E. Fertig is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Intellectual Property Law
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Technology Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: George Mason University, graduated 2012
Location: Washington, DC
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