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Laura A. Bertin
Business Attorney
315 Fifth Avenue S, Suite 1000
Seattle WA 98104
206.676.7000
slg@summitlaw.com
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Profile Introduction
Rachael is a trial lawyer who maintains a general litigation practice. She has represented clients in a variety of complex civil litigation matters, including employment discrimination, intellectual property litigation, shareholder rights, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and contract disputes. Prior to joining Summit Law Group, Rachael worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Spokane County, WA, where she prosecuted a range of criminal activity, including violent crimes, sex offenses, and homicides. She handled numerous, high-profile cases that garnered significant media attention, and conducted fifteen jury trials, including two homicide trials and two violent sex offense trials.
Rachael enjoys backpacking in national parks, baking French pastries, and traveling.
Education
- American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2014, magna cum laude)
- University of California, San Diego (B.A. History, 2008, magna cum laude)
Bar Admissions
- Washington State
Clerkships
- Honorable Rosanna Malouf Peterson, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington