Stephen H. "Steve" Roos
About Stephen H. Roos
Stephen H. Roos is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Stephen H. Roos is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson PS
Education: Yale University, JD, graduated 1994 and Stanford University, BA, graduated 1988
Location: Seattle, WA
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