Lisa M. Marchese
Partner
Ms. Marchese’s litigation practice emphasizes trial of complex cases involving product liability (construction, building products, toxic torts), contract disputes, construction claims, and white-collar criminal defense. In her career to date, she has tried to verdict over 100 jury trials in state and federal court combined. Ms. Marchese is also experienced before arbitration panels, government boards and other tribunals throughout the Western United States.
Ms. Marchese serves as the Seattle Diversity Partner as well as the Director of Training for the Seattle Trial Group. She also serves on Dorsey’s firm-wide Electronic Discovery Committee and the Seattle Recruiting Committee.
Admissions
- Oregon
- Washington
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
- United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Honors
- Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- Named "Top Lawyer in Washington" by Washington CEO Magazine and Avvo Inc. (2008)
- Who’s Who of American Women (2006-08)
- Washington Super Lawyer (2006)
- The William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court (Member)
- Who’s Who in American Law (2007-08)
- Who's Who in the American Legal Community (2006-08)
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center
J.D., 1987, Law Review
- Catholic University of America
B.A., 1984, summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa; Harry S. Truman Scholar, State of Washington (1982)
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