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Employment and labor Attorney | Oct 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Teravainen is an experienced plaintiff's-side attorney with a great trial record and wonderful interpersonal skills. She believes deeply in her work and fights hard for her clients."
Civil rights Attorney | Feb 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Natalie is passionate about her clients and her cases, and it shows in the results she gets. She has trial experience that many in her field don't have, and can go the distance when a case requires it."