Zach Pekelis
About Zach Pekelis
Zach Pekelis is a lawyer based in Seattle, WA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Zach Pekelis is recognized in the following practice area:
- Seattle, Washington
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Pacifica Law Group LLP
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 2011
Location: Seattle, WA
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