Desiree T. Washington
American Lawyer and Politician
Desiree T. Washington, owner of Washington Law Firm, is a seasoned attorney with a focus on complex business litigation, business transactions, employment law, entertainment law, real estate transactions and real estate litigation. She earned her B.A. in Medieval and Early Modern History from the University of Chicago, followed by her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law, with a focus on jurisprudence and civil rights law. Desiree brings an extensive legal background to her practice.
Before founding Washington Law Firm, Desiree served as a prosecutor for the State Bar of California and worked as a litigator representing high-profile clients, including Lloyds of London, CNA, Genentech, Nokia, and Netflix. In addition to her litigation work, she has developed a robust business transactions practice, advising clients in the entertainment industry—such as National Lampoon and NGTV—on business formation, negotiations, and deal structuring. Known for her strategic approach and broad legal expertise, Desiree continues to serve a wide array of clients with dedication and insight.
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Foreclosure Defense
- 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
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Workers' Compensation
- Antitrust Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Contingent Fee agreements available for no-fault personal injury, workers comp, product liability and certain Employment law-related cases.
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 217368
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- ID Number: 983290
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Written
- Attorney, Owner
- Washington Law Firm
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- Prosecutor
- State Bar of California
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- University of Chicago
- Undergraduate Degree
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- University of Iowa College of Law
- Law Degree
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- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Member
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- California State Bar # 217368
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- Website
- Washington Law Firm
