Stephen C. "Steve" Willey
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014 About Stephen C. Willey
Stephen C. Willey is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Stephen C. Willey is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Seattle, Washington
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Fennemore PC
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, J.D., graduated 1994 and Williams College, BA, graduated 1985
Location: Seattle, WA
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