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JANUARY 3, 2012 – Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has named eight attorneys from six of its nine offices to partnership.

"These lawyers have shown an exceptional commitment to successful partnerships with our clients and service to our communities," said firmwide managing partner Dave Baca. "They are all outstanding lawyers and we are honored to have them as partners."

The new partners, office location, and primary practice area are as follows:

Steven C. Davis
Danielle M. Frappier
Janet Grumer
William D. Miner
Kelsey M. Sheldon
John R. Tate
Vincent X. Wang
Elizabeth J. Woare
Portland
Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles
Portland
Bellevue
Los Angeles
Shanghai
Seattle
Business and Corporate Finance
Communications
Employment
Litigation
Employment
Litigation
China Practice
Real Property

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