Trevor M. Gates
About Trevor M. Gates
Trevor M. Gates is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Trevor M. Gates is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Technology Law
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
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