Rita M. Patel
About Rita M. Patel
Rita M. Patel is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Rita M. Patel is recognized in the following practice area:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Education: Penn State Dickinson School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Washington, DC
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