Desiree T. Washington
American Lawyer and Politician
Washington Law Firm is a full-service law firm headquartered in Los Angeles County, representing individuals and companies of every size. The firm is recognized for its premier practice, providing business advice to a broad range of persons and companies.
Desiree T. Washington is the owner of Washington Law Firm. She obtained a B.A. from the University of Chicago, where she majored in Medieval and Early Modern History. Thereafter, Desiree Washington attended the University of Iowa, College of Law, where she obtained a J.D. emphasizing jurisprudence and civil rights law. Desiree Washington is licensed to practice before the highest courts in the United States, California, and the District of Columbia. She is a former research assistant to Professor Kenneth C. Kress, professor of jurisprudence and tort law, and a former prosecutor for the State Bar of California. For a number of years, Desiree Washington worked as a litigator representing high-profile clients including, but not limited to, Lloyds of London, CNA, Genentech, National Lampoon, Nokia, and Netflix. In addition to litigation, she works extensively as a business transactions attorney.
Desiree T. Washington's entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and innovation continue to define Washington Law Firm. The firm’s culture respects the individual’s abilities, which have combined to make Washington Law Firm a premier practice in Los Angeles.
Desiree T. Washington takes a deliberate approach to each client’s legal challenge and business opportunity, always with the goal of reaching an effective, concrete resolution. Her perspective allows her to understand her client’s business and evaluate legal issues in terms of business realities and objectives.
The firm is defined by its combination of pragmatism and innovation. She develops solutions to protect and advance our clients’ interests—with innovative thinking, a collaborative spirit, and breakthrough strategies.
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Foreclosure Defense
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Entertainment & Sports Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Collections
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Elder Law
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Legal Malpractice
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Securities Law
- Tax Law
- Tax Appeals, Tax Audits
- Workers' Compensation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Contingent Fee agreements available for indigent and no-fault clients.
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 217368
- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- ID Number: 983290
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Written
- Attorney, Owner
- Washington Law Firm
- - Current
- Prosecutor
- State Bar of California
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- University of Chicago
- Undergraduate Degree
- University of Iowa College of Law
- Law Degree
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- California State Bar  # 217368
- Member
- - Current
- American Bar Association
- Member
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- Website
- Washington Law Firm