Stephanie P. Berntsen
About Stephanie P. Berntsen
Stephanie P. Berntsen is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Stephanie P. Berntsen is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Employment Law - Management
Current Firm: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC
Education: University of California Davis, J.D., graduated 2000
Location: Seattle, WA
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